UNSPSC 50391541: Organic ida red apple purees

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

UNSPSC 50391541 Organic Ida Red apple purees, a Commodity code, describes shelf-stable apple purees and applesauce products that state and local governments procure for food service operations, particularly in correctional facilities, schools, senior services, and state-supported living centers. The recent solicitations show that state and local buyers are acquiring canned applesauce (both sweetened and unsweetened, smooth and chunky varieties) that meets USDA 2011 commodity specifications, packed in juice, water, or light syrup, with minimum one-year shelf life. The issuing bodies span state departments (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Illinois Chief Procurement Office, Georgia), county school boards (Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, Austin Independent School District in Texas), county social services (Gwinnett County in Georgia), and city school nutrition programs (Bridgeport, Connecticut). These jurisdictions procure applesauce as part of broader food service supply contracts rather than as a standalone item in most cases.

Recent activity concentrates in the Southeast and Upper Midwest, with Oregon, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, and Connecticut posting the most visible recent opportunities. The Oregon Department of Corrections has issued two ITBs for canned applesauce—one posted May 18, 2026 (due June 2, 2026) for 1,904 cases and another posted July 10, 2026 (due July 31, 2026) for 4,760 cases—both requiring FOB Destination delivery to Salem with five percent Oregon-goods and resident-bidder preferences applicable. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued a statewide IFB in May 2026 for supplemental food and consumables serving state hospitals and supported living centers, with a maximum potential value of $4.5 million over three years and applesauce included within the 210 line-item scope. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia solicited fresh produce for school year 2027 with delivery to three school locations (due June 26, 2026, IFB #SN002-2027), though that opportunity emphasized fresh produce rather than processed applesauce. Illinois has posted recurring quarterly food orders for the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy on both brand-specific and brand-or-equal bases (most recent postings August 19, 2026). Award terms are typically firm fixed pricing for the initial contract period with optional renewals; delivery is F.O.B. Destination prepaid by contractor; and pricing is commonly evaluated per case or per ounce. Buy American provisions are standard across school districts and some state procurements.