UNSPSC 50561582: Non GMO stark crimson apple purees

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

UNSPSC 50561582 Non GMO stark crimson apple purees is a Commodity code that represents canned and processed apple products—applesauce, fruit bars, and dried apple crisps—purchased by state and local education and corrections agencies for food service operations. State and local governments buy branded commodity applesauce packaged in cases, meeting USDA 2011 specifications and FDA/USDA standards for canned fruit, typically packed in juice, water, or light syrup with minimum one-year shelf life. The issuing-body mix spans state departments of corrections, independent school districts, state health and human services agencies managing residential facilities, and county school systems. Oregon Department of Corrections, Austin Independent School District, Dallas Independent School District, and multiple Georgia school districts (Hancock County, Savannah-Chatham County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Douglas County) appear in recent solicitations; the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office and Texas Health and Human Services Commission (covering state hospitals and supported living centers statewide) also procure under related food service codes. These jurisdictions range from mid-size school districts serving 6,900 to 25,500 students to state-level agencies managing institutional food service at scale.

Recent opportunities show concentrated activity in the Southeast and Texas, with standout activity in Oregon and Georgia school nutrition programs. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued ITB S-29100-00017453 for 4,760 cases of canned applesauce (due July 31, 2026), applying 10 percent combined preference for Oregon-fabricated goods and Oregon-headquartered bidders, with historical pricing at $21.84 per case to Robbins Sales. Austin Independent School District issued RFP 27RFP004 for dried fruit bars and apple crisps (due July 16, 2026) for delivery to central warehouse. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0017449 covering food and consumable products for El Paso State Supported Living Center (due July 13, 2026), with historical value of $1.5 million for the prior period. School nutrition programs in Georgia—Hancock County, Savannah-Chatham County, Liberty County, and Douglas County—solicited fresh produce and eggs under IFBs and RFPs in February through June 2026, typically targeting July 1, 2026 contract starts with firm pricing and delivery to multiple school sites. Pricing in these solicitations reflects per-case or unit-cost models with FOB destination and freight prepaid; school districts evaluate on lowest responsive bid and best value, often reserving the right to award to single or multiple vendors by line item.