UNSPSC 50381943: Jersey mac apple purees

The variety of apples known as jersey mac apples which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50381943 Jersey mac apple purees is a Commodity code representing canned and processed apple products that state and local governments procure for institutional food service operations, including corrections facilities, schools, and health and human services centers. The code encompasses sweetened and unsweetened canned applesauce in smooth and chunky varieties, packed in juice, water, or light syrup, meeting USDA 2011 commodity specifications and FDA/USDA standards with minimum one-year shelf life. State and local solicitations under this code span corrections departments, school districts, state health and human services agencies, and education food service programs across multiple states, with issuing bodies ranging from individual school districts to state-level procurement offices managing multi-facility networks.

Recent activity includes the Oregon Department of Corrections soliciting 4,760 cases of canned applesauce under ITB S-29100-00017453 (bids due July 31, 2026), the Texas Health and Human Services Commission seeking supplemental food and consumable products including applesauce for state hospitals and supported living centers statewide under IFB HHS0017449 (proposals due July 13, 2026), and Hancock County Board of Education sourcing fresh produce for the 2026-27 school year under IFB SN002-2027 (bids due June 26, 2026) with multiple apple varieties specified. The geographic spread of recent opportunities includes Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Connecticut, Missouri, Illinois, and multiple school districts nationwide. Historical pricing data from the Oregon Department of Corrections reflects $21.84 per case for applesauce, with awards previously made to vendors including Robbins Sales and MJ Kellner. Buy American provisions and USDA commodity compliance requirements are consistent across solicitations, and many require firm fixed pricing for the contract term with transportation and delivery included on an FOB destination basis.