UNSPSC 50561562: Non GMO paula red apple purees

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

UNSPSC 50561562 Non GMO paula red apple purees (Commodity) covers canned applesauce and related apple-based products supplied to correctional facilities, school districts, state health agencies, and institutional food service operations. State and local governments procure applesauce and apple purees in bulk cases under this code for inmate and patient meals, school lunch programs, and institutional dining. Issuing bodies span state departments of corrections, state health and human services agencies, independent school districts, and county school boards. The code sees activity across Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Connecticut, Missouri, and Illinois. Oregon Department of Corrections is a repeat buyer, having posted separate applesauce solicitations in May and July 2026.

Recent procurement activity under this code centers on ITBs and RFPs for canned applesauce and fresh produce including apples. Oregon Department of Corrections issued ITB S-29100-00017453 for 4,760 cases of canned applesauce (approximately 190,000 pounds total) with bids due July 31, 2026, under OregonBuys, including a 5 percent preference for Oregon goods and 5 percent preference for Oregon-headquartered vendors; the historical award price was $21.84 per case to Robbins Sales in June 2026. Another ODOC ITB (S-29100-00016975) in May 2026 solicited 1,904 cases of canned applesauce with bids due June 2, 2026, at $21.827 per case historical pricing to MJ Kellner. School districts including Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia (IFB SN002-2027, due June 26, 2026) and Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia (IFB 2000004323, due April 27, 2026) procure fresh apples and produce alongside broader grocery contracts; Douglas County School System in Georgia (RFP SN 26-004, due March 4, 2026) sought fresh produce including multiple apple varieties for 30 districts through a buying cooperative with estimated spending of $4.4 million for Area One alone. Texas HHSC and DSHS issued multiple food and consumable bids covering apple products and applesauce as line items within broader institutional food supply contracts. Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 annually for school year performance, with firm fixed pricing including all transportation and delivery charges FOB destination.