UNSPSC 50391595: Organic worcester apple purees

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

UNSPSC 50391595 Organic worcester apple purees is a Commodity code covering canned and processed apple products, including applesauce and apple-based fruit preparations that state and local governments procure for institutional food service. Recent solicitations show demand for both conventional and organic varieties, with applesauce serving as a staple item in corrections facilities, school nutrition programs, senior services, veterans homes, and state health and human services facilities. School districts and corrections agencies are the primary repeat buyers, sourcing these products as components of larger food-service contracts or as standalone commodity purchases.

Activity spans multiple states and issuing bodies. The Oregon Department of Corrections has posted two separate applesauce ITBs—one in May 2026 (S2910000016975, 1,904 cases due June 2, 2026) and another in July 2026 (S2910000017453, 4,760 cases due July 31, 2026)—with a historical award price of approximately $21.84 per case to Robbins Sales. The State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office has issued multiple quarterly food-service RFPs for the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy (brand-specific and brand-or-equal specifications, August 2026 due dates). Additional recent solicitations include the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Board of Education (commodities RFB due June 26, 2026), Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia (fresh produce and apple varieties, due June 26, 2026), Austin Independent School District in Texas (dried fruit bars and apple crisps RFP due July 16, 2026), and Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in Georgia (food items IWQ due October 19, 2026). The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has posted broader supplemental food and consumables solicitations serving state hospitals and supported living centers statewide. Geographic concentration includes Oregon, Illinois, Georgia, Texas, and Connecticut, with activity continuing into late 2026.