UNSPSC 50561537: Non GMO greening apple purees

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

UNSPSC 50561537 Non GMO greening apple purees (Commodity) covers canned and packaged apple products—primarily applesauce, apple crisps, and dried fruit bars—procured by state corrections departments, school districts, and health and human services agencies for food service operations. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing canned applesauce in bulk cases, dried fruit bars and apple crisps for school nutrition programs, and apple-based items as line items within broader food commodity contracts. The Oregon Department of Corrections, state prison and corrections systems, school districts across multiple states, and state health agencies constitute the primary issuing bodies, with school nutrition programs driving the most consistent demand. Delivery requirements emphasize FOB destination, firm fixed pricing quoted on a per-unit or per-case basis, compliance with USDA commodity and FDA standards, minimum one-year shelf life, and strict temperature and packaging specifications when applicable. Bidders commonly face Buy American requirements, liability insurance minimums of $1 million to $2 million, and submission through state e-procurement portals or sealed bid processes.

Activity concentrates in the South and West, with recent opportunities in Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Connecticut, Missouri, and Illinois. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued two separate ITBs for canned applesauce (S2910000017453, due July 31, 2026, and S2910000016975, due June 2, 2026), each seeking 1,900–4,760 cases at historical pricing around $21.84 per case; Austin Independent School District solicited dried fruit bars and apple crisps via RFP 27RFP004 (due July 16, 2026); the Texas Health and Human Services Commission procured supplemental food and consumables including apple-based items under IFB HHS0017449 (due July 13, 2026) with a historical contract value of $1.5 million; and the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office sought quarterly food orders with brand-specific requirements (27497DVAQUINCB52820, due June 17, 2026). School districts including Hancock County Board of Education, Douglas County School System, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, and Rockwood R-VI School District issued RFPs and IFBs for fresh produce and grocery items that include apples and apple products as line items within larger food service contracts, with responses due between February and June 2026. No standout repeat buyers of the commodity code specifically appear in recent postings, though school nutrition programs collectively represent the largest category of state and local demand.