UNSPSC 50385948: Stark crimson pear purees

The variety of pears known as stark crimson pears which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50385948 Stark crimson pear purees, a Commodity code, shows minimal alignment between its nominal scope and recent state and local procurement activity. The most recent opportunities tagged under this code actually solicit canned applesauce, dried fruit bars, apple crisps, weekly food orders with brand-specific requirements, institutional food and consumable products, fresh produce, frozen and refrigerated grocery items, and fresh eggs—none of which are pear purees of any color. The issuing bodies span state departments of corrections and health services, independent school districts, county boards of education, and municipal purchasing offices across Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Connecticut, Illinois, and Missouri. The geographic spread is nationwide, with notable recent activity in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon Department of Corrections), Southwest (Texas HHSC, Dallas ISD, TDCJ), Southeast (Georgia school systems, Hancock County Schools), and Northeast (City of Bridgeport, Connecticut).

The code shows substantial recent procurement volume, but the mismatch with its stated commodity name suggests either systematic miscoding by issuing bodies or a taxonomy record that no longer reflects current purchasing patterns. Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections' ITB S-29100-00017453 for approximately 4,760 cases of canned applesauce due July 31, 2026; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products to supply the El Paso State Supported Living Center, due July 13, 2026; and the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-003 for food supply and distribution services serving approximately 25,500 students, due February 18, 2026, with an estimated annual value of approximately $9,000,000. School nutrition programs dominate the opportunity mix, purchasing fresh produce, eggs, institutional grocery items, and prepared foods under firm fixed pricing with delivery to multiple school sites. Issuing bodies typically apply Buy American provisions, require HACCP plans and product certifications, set payment terms at Net 30 to Net 45 days, and reserve award discretion to single or multiple vendors. The code does not currently support a pursue decision for pear puree suppliers; business development professionals should verify accurate UNSPSC coding before committing resources.