UNSPSC 50383204: Black currant purees

The variety of currant which are dark purple or black berries, 5-6 mm across, bristly, with stalked glands which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50383204 Black currant purees is a Commodity code that covers specialized fruit purees and processed fruit products purchased by state and local food service operations. State and local governments soliciting under this code buy preserved fruit products—including canned applesauce, dried fruit bars, fresh produce, and shelf-stable food items—for institutional food service operations including correctional facilities, schools, senior services, state hospitals, supported living centers, and nutrition programs. The issuing bodies include state departments (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Comptroller's office on behalf of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, State of Illinois), county governments (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia), cities (City of Bridgeport, Connecticut), independent school districts (Austin Independent School District, Texas), and special-purpose agencies (Connecticut Board of Education). Most recent solicitations are for fresh and processed fruit products delivered in bulk quantities to centralized distribution centers or multiple school and facility locations under firm fixed pricing that includes all transportation and delivery charges.

Recent activity spans Oregon, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, and Connecticut. The Oregon Department of Corrections has issued multiple ITBs for canned applesauce (approximately 1,904 to 4,760 cases per procurement, with historical pricing around $21.80–$21.84 per case), posted in May and July 2026. The State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office has issued multiple brand-specific and brand-or-equal RFPs for weekly food orders to the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy, posted in June and August 2026 with response deadlines of June 17 and August 24. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued an IFB for supplemental food and consumables (210 line items including fresh, frozen, and specialty items) with a bid deadline of March 19, 2026, and a maximum potential value of $4.5 million over three years. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners requested informal written quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including jelly and canned goods, due October 19, 2026. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia solicited fresh produce for the 2026-27 school year covering over 200 line items of apples, berries, vegetables, and specialty fruits, due June 26, 2026. Austin Independent School District issued an RFP for dried fruit bars and apple crisps, due July 16, 2026. The City of Bridgeport Board of Education Nutrition Center requested bids for commodities covering 115 line items including fruit and vegetable products, due June 26, 2026.