UNSPSC 50381965: Pippin apple purees

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

UNSPSC 50381965 Pippin apple purees, a Commodity code, describes canned and shelf-stable apple products — applesauce, apple crisps, and dried fruit bars — that state and local governments procure for institutional food service, inmate nutrition, school lunch programs, senior services, and state-supported living centers. Recent solicitations show applesauce dominating the category, with buyers emphasizing USDA commodity compliance, shelf-life requirements, and FOB destination delivery to central distribution or service centers. School districts, state corrections departments, state health agencies, county boards of education, and county senior services offices drive the activity; the Oregon Department of Corrections and Texas Health and Human Services Commission each appear multiple times in the past five months.

Activity spans Oregon, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Connecticut, and Georgia. The Oregon Department of Corrections posted two applesauce ITBs (May 18 and July 10, 2026, both due within two weeks of posting) requesting roughly 1,900–4,760 cases at historical pricing near $21.83 per case; the Texas HHSC issued a broad supplemental food IFB (due March 19, 2026) with a maximum three-year value of $4.5 million covering 210 line items including fruit products; Austin Independent School District solicited dried fruit bars and apple crisps via RFP (due July 16, 2026); Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia requested fresh produce including multiple apple varieties (due June 26, 2026); and Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in Georgia issued an informal written quote for shelf-stable foods including canned items (due October 19, 2026). Most opportunities specify brand-or-equal options, require USDA compliance and Buy American provisions where applicable, and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.