UNSPSC 50381903: Api apple purees

The variety of apples known as api apples which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50381903 Api apple purees is a Commodity code covering canned and processed apple products that state and local governments procure primarily for institutional food service—school nutrition programs, corrections facilities, and health and human services operations. Recent solicitations show demand concentrated in canned applesauce and dried apple products (bars, crisps) delivered to central warehouses and distributed to end-use locations. Issuing bodies span state corrections departments, school districts, state health agencies, and county boards of education. The Oregon Department of Corrections has posted two ITBs for canned applesauce (most recently July 2026, 4,760 cases with FOB destination delivery and 10% Oregon preference); the Texas Health and Human Services Commission has solicited supplemental food products including apple items for state hospitals and supported living centers under multiple IFBs since February 2026; Austin Independent School District is seeking dried fruit bars and apple crisps under RFP as of June 2026; and Illinois state procurement has tagged apple-based items in quarterly food supply solicitations. Across these solicitations, products must meet USDA commodity specifications, carry minimum shelf-life guarantees (typically one year), arrive with full insurance and liability coverage, and comply with Buy American and domestic-content preferences where applicable.

Geographic activity centers on the Pacific Northwest (Oregon corrections), Texas (HHSC, Dallas ISD, TDCJ), and scattered school district procurement in Illinois, Georgia, Connecticut, Missouri, and elsewhere. The Oregon Department of Corrections is a standout repeat buyer, having solicited applesauce twice within six months at roughly similar volumes and historical pricing near $21.84 per case. Texas state agencies (HHSC, DSHS, TDCJ, Texas Comptroller) collectively represent substantial recurring demand across corrections and health-care facilities statewide. School districts dominate the recent-opportunity count but typically buy produce and fresh items rather than processed purées and crisps. The code sees steady institutional-food activity but no dominant private-sector or municipal purchasing pattern; recent bids show firm pricing, FOB destination terms, bulk delivery in truckload increments, and preference programs that favor in-state or domestic manufacturers. Opportunities require commercial liability insurance ($1 million minimum per occurrence), compliance with food safety and labeling standards, and demonstrated capacity to meet delivery windows and cold-chain requirements.