UNSPSC 50383832: Emperor grape purees

The variety of table grapes known as emperor grapes which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50383832 Emperor grape purees is a Commodity-tier code that nominally describes a single fruit product, but the recent state and local opportunities posted under this code show a much broader pattern: state and local procurement offices are buying shelf-stable and fresh food products for institutional food service across schools, correctional facilities, senior services, state-supported living centers, and Veterans Homes. The scope of work encompasses canned fruits (applesauce, fruit cocktail), dried fruit bars, fresh produce (apples, berries, root vegetables, citrus, specialty fruits), and other cafeteria staples including proteins, dairy, and condiments — all acquired through food-service supply contracts. Issuing bodies include county boards of education and nutrition services, state departments of corrections and health services, city school boards, state Veterans Homes, and regional supported-living facilities. The code shows activity across school districts (Hancock County Board of Education, Austin Independent School District, Bridgeport Board of Education), state agencies (Oregon Department of Corrections, Illinois Veterans Home, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Health and Human Services Commission), and local government nutrition departments (Gwinnett County Department of Community Services).

Geographic concentration is evident in the South and Southwest: Georgia (Hancock County, Gwinnett County, State of Georgia), Texas (Austin ISD, HHSC El Paso, TDCJ), and Oregon (ODOC) dominate recent postings, with Illinois and Connecticut also active. Representative recent opportunities include Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners' IFB for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces) due October 19, 2026; Oregon Department of Corrections' ITB for 4,760 cases of canned applesauce due July 31, 2026, offering 10 percent total preference for Oregon-based goods and processors; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for over 200 line items of fresh produce for the 2026-27 school year due June 26, 2026, with Buy American requirement of 51 percent domestic content; and Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB for supplemental food and consumables serving state hospitals and state supported living centers with a potential contract value of $4.5 million over three years, bid due March 19, 2026 (now closed). Contracts typically run 12 months with optional renewals and require FOB destination delivery, competitive unit pricing, and compliance with USDA grades, FDA standards, and Buy American or regional preference provisions where applicable.