UNSPSC 50376304: Canned or jarred organic sutton rhubarb

The variety of organic rhubarb known as organic sutton rhubarb that has been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50376304 Canned or jarred organic sutton rhubarb is a Commodity code that in practice encompasses a much broader range of shelf-stable and fresh food products for institutional food service — school nutrition, corrections, senior services, health and human services facilities, and state-operated residential centers across the United States. Recent solicitations show state and local governments procuring not rhubarb specifically but bulk quantities of canned vegetables, applesauce, dried fruit products, fresh produce, proteins, dairy, and prepared entrees under this and related food commodity codes. Issuing bodies include county boards of education and school districts, state departments of corrections, state health and human services commissions, city boards of education, county senior services departments, and state-operated facilities. Most solicitations are issued by state or county nutrition and food service procurement offices seeking to fill standing contracts for regular institutional feeding operations.

Recent activity spans Georgia, Illinois, Oregon, Texas, and Connecticut. The Oregon Department of Corrections has posted multiple ITBs for canned applesauce (S2910000016975 due June 2, 2026, and S2910000017453 due July 31, 2026, with historical pricing around $21.83–$21.84 per case for approximately 1,900–4,760 cases per contract). The State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office has issued multiple quarterly food-order RFPs for the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy with brand-specific and brand-or-equal specifications (27497DVAQUINCB53752, 27497DVAQUINCB53751, and 27497DVAQUINCB52820 with due dates in June and August 2026). Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners requested informal written quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned vegetables, proteins, and soups (PE77023NONST2027000000782, due October 19, 2026). Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued a statewide supplemental food and consumables IFB covering 210 line items across state hospitals and supported living centers (HHS0016792V2, bid deadline March 19, 2026, maximum potential value $4,500,000 over three years). Hancock County Board of Education sought fresh produce across over 200 line items for the 2026-27 school year (PE67080NONST2027000000013, due June 26, 2026). The City of Bridgeport Board of Education Nutrition Center requested bids for 115 line items of commodities including eggs, poultry, cheese, beef, and fruit and vegetable products (BNB053266, due June 26, 2026). Austin Independent School District posted an RFP for dried fruit bars and apple crisps (27RFP004, due July 16, 2026). Most contracts require FOB destination delivery, firm fixed pricing, compliance with USDA and FDA standards, and Buy American provisions where applicable. Vendor performance is evaluated on responsiveness, price, past performance tracking, and ability to meet delivery timelines and specifications.