UNSPSC 50382041: Queen apricot purees

The variety of apricots known as queen apricots which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50382041 Queen apricot purees is a Commodity code. State and local governments buy this code for a narrower scope than the abstract category name suggests: the recent opportunities show schools, county departments, and state agencies procuring fresh fruit, applesauce, dried fruit bars, and other shelf-stable food products for nutrition and food-service programs rather than purees specifically. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners released an IWQ on October 13, 2026, for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, and canned vegetables for the Department of Community Services, with quotes due October 19, 2026. The Oregon Department of Corrections has solicited canned applesauce multiple times under ITBs, most recently in July 2026 for 4,760 cases of USDA-compliant canned fruit with a historical award price of $21.84 per case. Austin Independent School District issued an RFP in June 2026 for dried fruit bars and apple crisps for food service. The issuing bodies span county departments, state departments (especially corrections and health services), school districts, and city boards of education, with repeat buyers including the State of Illinois (weekly food orders for the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy) and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (statewide food and consumables for hospitals and state supported living centers).

Activity concentrates in Georgia, Illinois, Texas, Oregon, and Connecticut. The Georgia opportunities include Gwinnett County (October 2026) and Hancock County Schools (June 2026, fresh produce). Illinois has posted multiple weekly food-service contracts for state veterans homes. Texas shows heavy activity through HHSC and the Department of Criminal Justice, including the May 2026 IFB for cafeteria food products across five geographic areas and the June 2026 IFB for El Paso State Supported Living Center food and consumables, which carried a historical value of $1.5 million for the prior contract period. Oregon Department of Corrections has issued multiple applesauce ITBs with 5 percent combined state preferences. Bridgeport, Connecticut Board of Education released a commodities IFB in June 2026 for 115 line items including eggs, poultry, cheese, and fruit and vegetable products for the Nutrition Center. All state and local solicitations reviewed require firm fixed pricing, FOB destination delivery, compliance with Buy American provisions or USDA commodity standards where applicable, and insurance coverage typically ranging from $500,000 to $2 million in general commercial liability.