UNSPSC 50396500: Organic rose hip purees

The type of organic fruit known as organic rose hips which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50396500 Organic rose hip purees is a Class code encompassing shelf-stable and specialty fruit products that state and local governments procure for institutional food service, including school nutrition programs, corrections facilities, state-supported living centers, senior services, and veterans' homes. While the code's name specifies organic rose hip purees, the recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring a broader range of prepared and fresh fruit products — canned applesauce, dried fruit bars, fresh produce (berries, melons, citrus, specialty fruits), and commodity food items for cafeteria and nutrition operations. Issuing bodies include county boards of education (Georgia), state corrections and health departments (Oregon, Texas, Illinois), county departments of community services, independent school districts, and municipal nutrition centers. The mix spans counties (Gwinnett County, Georgia; Hancock County, Georgia), state agencies (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Illinois Chief Procurement Office), cities (Bridgeport, Connecticut), and school districts (Austin Independent School District, Texas).

Geographic activity is concentrated in the South and West, with standout recent solicitations posted from Georgia (Gwinnett County and Hancock County), Texas (multiple state agencies and school districts), Illinois (state veterans' homes), Oregon (Department of Corrections), and Connecticut (municipal schools). Representative recent opportunities include Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners' purchase of approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (including canned proteins and vegetables) under informal written quotes due October 19, 2026; the Oregon Department of Corrections' ITB for approximately 4,760 cases of canned applesauce delivered to Salem (bids due July 31, 2026, with a historical award price of $21.84 per case to Robbins Sales); Austin Independent School District's RFP for dried fruit bars and apple crisps for food service (proposals due July 16, 2026); and Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB for supplemental food and consumables across state hospitals and supported living centers statewide, with a maximum potential value of $4.5 million over three years (bid deadline March 19, 2026). Procurement methods include informal written quotes, ITBs, IFBs, and RFPs; most solicitations emphasize firm fixed pricing, FOB destination delivery terms, Buy American compliance where applicable, and compliance with USDA commodity or grade standards.