UNSPSC 50381958: Northern spy apple purees

The variety of apples known as northern spy apples which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50381958 Northern spy apple purees is a Commodity code capturing the narrow slice of canned applesauce and processed apple products that state and local governments purchase for food service operations. Recent solicitations show state and local procurement bodies buying canned applesauce, dried apple crisps, and fresh produce including apples (Ambrosia, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Jazz varieties) for school meal programs, correctional facilities, institutional food service, and state-supported living centers. The issuing-body mix reflects procurement concentrated in school districts (Austin ISD, Fairfax County Public Schools, Rockwood R-VI, Hancock County Board of Education, Liberty County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Dallas ISD, Douglas County School System) alongside state departments (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office, Georgia state agencies), county school boards, and municipal entities (City of Bridgeport). State education agencies and school nutrition programs are the dominant repeat buyers under this code's scope.

Recent opportunities span multiple regions with heaviest activity in the Southeast (Georgia, Texas, Florida jurisdictions) and Pacific Northwest (Oregon). Representative solicitations include the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S-29100-00017453 for 4,760 cases of canned applesauce (response due July 31, 2026) with a historical award price of $21.84 per case to Robbins Sales; Austin Independent School District RFP 27RFP004 for dried fruit bars and apple crisps (due July 16, 2026); Hancock County Board of Education IFB SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning multiple apple varieties across 200-plus line items (due June 26, 2026); and Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs across 30 Georgia school districts (due March 4, 2026) with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two. Buy American requirements and USDA commodity compliance dominate scope language. Contracts typically run twelve months with renewal options, firm fixed pricing, FOB destination delivery, and award to single or multiple vendors based on lowest responsive bid or best value.