UNSPSC 50562402: Non GMO brooks cherry purees

The variety of non GMO cherries known as non GMO brooks cherries which have been pureed

UNSPSC 50562402 Non GMO Brooks cherry purees is a Commodity code covering preserved fruit products that state and local governments purchase for institutional food service, including school nutrition programs, corrections facilities, senior services, and state-supported living centers. Recent solicitations under this code show demand for shelf-stable and frozen fruit items, canned applesauce, dried fruit products, and fresh produce across a broad range of public food-service operations. The issuing bodies span state departments (corrections, health and human services, veterans affairs), school districts, county boards of education, county senior services, and municipal school boards. Quantities typically range from hundreds to thousands of cases, with state corrections facilities and school districts representing the most active buyers. Solicitations emphasize USDA commodity compliance, Buy American provisions in school nutrition contexts, firm fixed pricing on a per-unit basis, FOB destination delivery terms, and detailed specifications for shelf life, packaging, and temperature control.

Recent activity appears concentrated in the Southeast and Pacific Northwest. The Oregon Department of Corrections has issued two ITBs for canned applesauce (May 2026 and July 2026, due dates June 2 and July 31 respectively), with historical pricing near $21.83 per case and preference programs favoring Oregon-fabricated goods and resident bidders. Georgia and Texas state agencies have solicited food commodities broadly: Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners requested informal written quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including juices and sauces (due October 19, 2026); the Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued an IFB for supplemental food and consumables to state hospitals and supported living centers (March 19, 2026 deadline, maximum potential value $4.5 million over three years); and the Texas Comptroller issued an IFB for cafeteria food products to the Department of Criminal Justice (May 4, 2026 deadline, approximately 382 line items). Illinois and Connecticut also appear active, with the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office soliciting weekly food orders for the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy (multiple quarterly solicitations through August 2026), and the City of Bridgeport requesting bids for nutrition center commodities (June 26, 2026 deadline, 115 line items). Austin Independent School District posted an RFP for dried fruit bars and apple crisps (July 16, 2026 deadline). Insurance requirements typically range from $1 million to $2 million in general commercial liability; compliance with prevailing wage, E-Verify, and anti-collusion certifications is standard across state-level procurements.