UNSPSC 50380000: Fresh fruit purees

Fruits which have been pureed by being ground, pressed, blended, and/or sieved to the consistency of a soft creamy paste or thick liquid.

UNSPSC 50380000 Fresh fruit purees is a Family code that encompasses canned and shelf-stable fruit products, including applesauce, dried fruit bars, and related processed fruit items sourced by state and local food service operations. State and local governments buy under this code primarily to stock institutional cafeterias, correctional facilities, senior services, and school nutrition programs. Recent solicitations show that applesauce dominates activity—the Oregon Department of Corrections has posted multiple ITBs for canned applesauce in cases of 1,904 to 4,760 units—alongside broader food commodity procurements that include applesauce as a line item alongside fresh produce, proteins, and shelf-stable staples. The issuing bodies span state departments (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State of Illinois, State of Georgia), county boards of education (Hancock County Schools in Georgia, Gwinnett County in Georgia), independent school districts (Austin ISD in Texas, Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut), and state-supported living centers. Repeat activity centers on Illinois and Oregon, with Oregon's ODOC posting recurring ITBs for canned applesauce with firm historical pricing around $21.83 per case.

Recent opportunities span the Pacific Northwest, Texas, Georgia, Illinois, and Connecticut. The Oregon Department of Corrections posted ITBs for approximately 1,904 cases of canned applesauce due June 2, 2026, and a follow-on ITB for 4,760 cases due July 31, 2026, both ITB format with 5 percent Oregon preference available. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission solicited supplemental food and consumables including fruit products statewide via IFB HHS0016792V2 with a response deadline of March 19, 2026, and separately issued IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products for the El Paso State Supported Living Center due July 11, 2026. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia issued IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce (including apple varieties and specialty items) with sealed bids due June 26, 2026. Austin Independent School District posted RFP 27RFP004 for dried fruit bars and apple crisps due July 16, 2026. Broader institutional food commodity buys that incorporate applesauce and related fruit products include the Texas Department of Criminal Justice cafeteria food procurement (IFB 304T-26-300CF, response due May 4, 2026) and State of Illinois weekly food orders at Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy (multiple quarterly solicitations through August 2026). Buy American and domestic-sourcing preferences appear consistently across school districts and state agencies; Oregon and Texas apply state-resident bidder preferences where applicable.