UNSPSC 50391503: Organic api apple purees

The variety of organic apples known as organic api apples which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50391503 Organic api apple purees, a Commodity code, describes processed apple products—primarily canned applesauce and dried apple products—that state and local governments procure for institutional food service. The recent solicitation mix shows applesauce dominates the code's activity (appearing in Oregon Department of Corrections bids for bulk canned applesauce), but the code also covers dried fruit products such as apple crisps and fruit bars for school nutrition programs. Issuing bodies span corrections departments, school districts, county boards of education, state health agencies serving supported living centers, and municipal nutrition centers. Procurement notice types include ITB (invitation to bid), IFB (invitation for formal bid), and RFP (request for proposal), with competitive sealed-bid processes being the norm. Product specifications typically reference USDA commodity standards for canned fruit, require compliance with FDA food safety regulations, and often mandate Buy American provisions requiring minimum domestic content percentages (commonly 51 percent for processed products). Delivery terms are consistently FOB destination with transportation prepaid by the vendor, and quantities ordered range from approximately 1,900 cases for correctional facilities to multi-line-item procurements serving larger institutional networks.

Geographic activity centers in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon Department of Corrections issued two separate applesauce bids in May and July 2026), the Southeast (Georgia, including Hancock County Schools and Gwinnett County), Texas (through the Comptroller's statewide procurement office serving TDCJ and HHSC), Illinois (State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for Veterans Homes), Connecticut (City of Bridgeport), and other states. Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S-29100-00017453 for 4,760 cases of canned applesauce due July 31, 2026 (historical award price $21.84 per case to Robbins Sales); Hancock County Board of Education IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce including multiple apple varieties due June 26, 2026, serving three school locations; Austin Independent School District RFP 27RFP004 for dried fruit bars and apple crisps due July 16, 2026; and Texas HHSC IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products serving state supported living centers due July 13, 2026 (prior-period value $1.5 million). Delivery windows and contract terms typically span 12-month periods with renewal or extension options, and award criteria emphasize best value, compliance with specifications, and competitive pricing evaluated on a per-unit basis.