UNSPSC 50381979: Russet apple purees

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

UNSPSC 50381979 Russet apple purees is a Commodity code that state and local governments procure as canned applesauce, dried fruit bars, apple crisps, and related apple-based products for food service operations. Recent solicitations show school districts, corrections departments, and state health agencies buying these items in bulk for institutional meal programs. The Oregon Department of Corrections solicited approximately 4,760 cases of canned applesauce under ITB S-29100-00017453 due July 31, 2026, with a historical price of $21.84 per case and firm FOB destination pricing including all transportation and fuel charges. Austin Independent School District issued RFP 27RFP004 on June 26, 2026 (due July 16, 2026) for dried fruit bars and apple crisps to be delivered to the district's central warehouse. The issuing-body mix spans state corrections, school districts, and state health and human services agencies; repeat buyers include the Oregon Department of Corrections (which has solicited applesauce multiple times in recent months), Texas Health and Human Services Commission (which procures food for state hospitals and supported living centers), and various school districts across Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Missouri, Connecticut, and Virginia.

The code shows strong geographic concentration in Texas, Georgia, Oregon, and Missouri, driven by school nutrition programs and institutional food service operations. Texas procurements include Dallas ISD's RFP for various food products, Texas HHSC's statewide supplemental food bids, and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice cafeteria food products procurement (IFB 304T26300CF, due May 4, 2026). Georgia school districts conducting produce and food buys include Hancock County Schools (IFB for fresh produce SY27, due June 26, 2026), Muscogee County Schools (fresh produce ITB 26-017, due April 27, 2026), Liberty County Schools (food products IFB, due April 29, 2026), Savannah-Chatham County Schools (fresh produce bid 26-34, due April 23, 2026), and Douglas County Schools (RFP for fresh produce and food supply, due March 4 and February 18, 2026 respectively). Oregon shows recurring demand from the Department of Corrections for canned applesauce. Procurement vehicles include standard ITBs and RFPs with response dates typically 30–60 days from posting; contract periods generally run one school or fiscal year with renewal options. Buy American and domestic-content preferences appear in school district procurements, and pricing commonly remains firm fixed with FOB destination and prepaid freight terms.