UNSPSC 50391511: Organic codlin apple purees

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

UNSPSC 50391511 Organic codlin apple purees is a Commodity code. State and local governments buying under this code procure canned and shelf-stable apple products—applesauce, dried apple crisps, and related fruit components—for institutional food service, including senior services, school nutrition programs, corrections facilities, and state-supported living centers. The recent activity shows purchases spanning fresh-equivalent or processed apple products in bulk quantities, typically ranging from under 2,000 cases to over 4,700 cases per award, delivered to central distribution points or individual facility locations. The issuing-body mix includes state departments of corrections and health and human services, county boards of education, independent school districts, and county government agencies. School districts and state corrections departments appear most active, with Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas TDCJ, Illinois state facilities, and Austin ISD all posting within the trailing twelve months.

Recent opportunities reflect geographically dispersed purchasing concentrated in the Southeast (Georgia, Connecticut), Texas, Illinois, and the Pacific Northwest (Oregon). The Oregon Department of Corrections issued two ITBs for canned fruit applesauce (approximately 1,904 cases due June 2, 2026, and approximately 4,760 cases due July 31, 2026) with a historical reference price of roughly $21.83 per case and Oregon-goods preferences totaling up to 10 percent. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted an IFB for supplemental food and consumables (210 line items statewide, due March 19, 2026, with a three-year contract value ceiling of $4.5 million). Hancock County Board of Education sought fresh produce including apple varieties (bids due June 26, 2026) under Buy American requirements. Austin Independent School District solicited dried fruit bars and apple crisps (RFP due July 16, 2026). Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners requested shelf-stable food items including canned products (quotes due October 19, 2026). The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut and the Texas TDCJ also posted for broader food commodity bundles in which apple-based products appeared as line items. Most solicitations require firm, fixed pricing for the initial contract term; FOB Destination delivery with all transportation prepaid; compliance with USDA commodity specifications and FDA standards; and commercial liability insurance of $500,000 to $2 million per occurrence.