UNSPSC 50385450: Summer brite nectarine purees

The variety of nectarines known as summer brite nectarines which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50385450 Summer brite nectarine purees, a Commodity code, shows misalignment between its nominal scope and actual state and local buying patterns. Recent opportunities tagged under this code span canned applesauce, dried fruit bars, apple crisps, fresh produce staples including apples and berries, and broad-category food-service consumables for state institutions and school districts. The code appears to capture processed and fresh fruit procurement more broadly than its specific product name suggests. Issuing bodies include state departments (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Illinois Chief Procurement Office), school districts (Austin ISD, Rockwood R-VI, Fairfax County Public Schools, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Douglas County, Liberty County), and county boards of education across Georgia. The activity is heavily concentrated in K–12 child nutrition services, with secondary volume in state institutional food service for corrections and health facilities.

Geographic concentration is strongest in Texas (HHSC, TDCJ, Dallas ISD, Austin ISD), Georgia (Douglas County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Hancock County, Savannah-Chatham), and Oregon (ODOC), with additional activity in Illinois, Connecticut, Missouri, and Virginia. Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S2910000017453 for approximately 4,760 cases of canned applesauce at a historical price of $21.84 per case, due July 31, 2026; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products at El Paso State Supported Living Center (estimated prior-period value $1.5 million) with bids due July 13, 2026; Douglas County School System RFP SN26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs across 30 school districts (approximately $4.4 million for Area One, $1.1 million for Area Two) with proposals due March 4, 2026; and Fairfax County Public Schools IFB 2000004323 for Master Grocery K-12 supply to 45 schools plus distribution kitchens, bids due April 27, 2026. Most solicitations specify Buy American or domestic-content preferences, require firm fixed pricing, and award on lowest-responsive-responsible-bidder or best-value bases. Contracts typically run one school or fiscal year with renewal options ranging from one to five additional years. The code shows steady quarterly activity with no recent slowdown; opportunity volume and contract values support active pursuit.