UNSPSC 50381904: Baldwin apple purees

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

UNSPSC 50381904 Baldwin apple purees (Commodity) covers canned and processed apple products procured by state departments, school districts, and corrections facilities. State and local buyers are sourcing canned applesauce in bulk—typically 4,760 to 1,904 cases per award—for food service operations including institutional kitchens, school nutrition programs, and facility cafeterias. Products must meet USDA 2011 commodity specifications, comply with FDA/USDA standards, be packed in juice or light syrup, and maintain minimum one-year shelf life. The Oregon Department of Corrections has posted multiple ITBs for canned applesauce (most recently S2910000017453, due July 31, 2026, and S2910000016975, due June 2, 2026), with historical pricing around $21.84 per case and awards to vendors such as Robbins Sales and MJ Kellner. School districts including Austin ISD and Hancock County Board of Education are also sourcing apple products as part of broader food service procurements, though recent activity shows applesauce as a commodity in its own right rather than bundled into larger fresh-produce or general-grocery buys.

Recent activity concentrates in Oregon (corrections) and Georgia (school districts), with secondary solicitations appearing across Texas and Missouri school nutrition programs. Oregon's Department of Corrections is the most active repeat buyer under this code, issuing ITBs at regular intervals for consistent volumes. The code sees modest but regular activity—roughly quarterly opportunities in Oregon alone—suggesting a small but reliable segment within institutional food service. Bidders should note Oregon's 5 percent combined preference for Oregon-fabricated goods and Oregon-headquartered vendors, and that awards are made on FOB destination, all-inclusive pricing with firm fixed rates and no protests permitted. School district buyers typically incorporate applesauce into larger grocery or produce bids rather than sole-sourcing it, making standalone applesauce opportunities most common among corrections and state institutional facilities.