UNSPSC 50381967: Pomme d'api apple purees

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

UNSPSC 50381967 Pomme d'api apple purees (Commodity) covers canned applesauce and processed apple products that state and local governments purchase for institutional food service, primarily for correctional facilities, school districts, and state health facilities. Recent solicitations show procurement focused on ready-to-serve canned applesauce meeting USDA commodity specifications, packed in juice or light syrup with one-year minimum shelf life, and delivered in bulk case quantities to central distribution points. A secondary stream includes dried fruit bars and apple crisps for school nutrition programs. Issuing bodies span state corrections departments, state health and human services agencies, independent school districts, county school boards, and municipal education systems. The mix reflects demand across custodial institutions (prisons, state hospitals, supported living centers) and K-12 school nutrition operations, with school districts appearing as the most frequent recent buyers.

Activity concentrates in the South and Southwest, with substantial recent opportunities posted by the Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, multiple Georgia school districts (Hancock County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham County, and Douglas County), Austin Independent School District, Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia, Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut, Rockwood School District in Missouri, and Dallas Independent School District. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued two ITBs for canned applesauce—the most recent (S2910000017453, due July 31, 2026) seeking 4,760 cases under a 10% combined preference for Oregon goods and Oregon-headquartered bidders, with historical pricing at $21.84 per case awarded to Robbins Sales. Austin Independent School District posted an RFP (27RFP004, due July 16, 2026) for dried fruit bars and apple crisps for food service delivery to the central warehouse. Fairfax County Public Schools (IFB 2000004323, due April 27, 2026) solicited a Master Grocery K-12 contract covering 45 schools plus distribution kitchens with weekly deliveries, requiring three years of business and food delivery experience and Buy American compliance. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued two overlapping procurements for supplemental food and consumables serving state hospitals and supported living centers statewide, with maximum potential values reaching $4.5 million over three years, though no volume guarantees apply. School districts dominate the recent volume, with most requiring firm fixed pricing for 12-month terms, Buy American compliance where applicable, standard liability insurance ($1 million per occurrence minimum), and delivery to multiple school sites Monday through Friday within specified morning windows.