UNSPSC 50561529: Non GMO ginger gold apple purees

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO ginger gold apples which have been pureed

UNSPSC 50561529 Non GMO ginger gold apple purees (Commodity) covers canned and processed apple products that state and local food service operations procure for institutional meals, including applesauce, dried apple bars, and fresh produce. Recent solicitations show school districts, state corrections departments, health and human services agencies, and state-supported living centers all sourcing apple-based products and broader fruit and produce categories under this code's scope. The work spans canned applesauce meeting USDA commodity specifications, dried fruit bars and apple crisps for school nutrition programs, fresh produce including multiple apple varieties for K-12 food service, and supplemental food products for state institutions. Issuing bodies include state corrections and health departments (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas HHSC), independent school districts (Austin ISD, Dallas ISD, Fairfax County Public Schools, Rockwood R-VI, Liberty County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System), county school systems (Hancock County, Douglas County, Muscogee County in Georgia), and cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multiple districts. School nutrition programs dominate the recent activity, reflecting steady demand for fresh and processed fruit products across K-12 food service.

Geographic concentration spans the South and mid-Atlantic regions, with standout activity in Georgia (Douglas County, Hancock County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham), Texas (Dallas ISD, Austin ISD, HHSC statewide), and the Pacific Northwest (Oregon Department of Corrections). Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S-29100-00017453 for approximately 4,760 cases of canned applesauce with bids due July 31, 2026, offering a 10% combined preference for Oregon goods and headquarters; Austin Independent School District RFP 27RFP004 for dried fruit bars and apple crisps due July 16, 2026; and Hancock County Board of Education IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including multiple apple varieties, with bids due June 26, 2026. Douglas County School System's RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs (posted February 4, 2026, due March 4, 2026) estimated approximately $4.4 million for Area One across 18 districts. Contract values and volumes vary widely; historical pricing on canned applesauce ranges around $21.84 per case, while school district fresh produce bids encompass hundreds of line items annually. Delivery, Buy American compliance, and nutritional standards are consistent requirements across jurisdictions.