UNSPSC 50562426: Non GMO maraschino cherry purees

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

UNSPSC 50562426 Non GMO maraschino cherry purees (Commodity) has generated minimal recent state and local procurement activity that aligns with its nominal scope. The code shows a significant mismatch between its stated product category and the food-service opportunities actually tagged under it.

State and local governments soliciting under this code are requesting canned fruit applesauce, dried fruit bars, apple crisps, fresh produce, eggs, and comprehensive food-service supply contracts for school nutrition programs, correctional facilities, health and human services centers, and state-supported living centers. The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) issued back-to-back applesauce solicitations in February and May 2026 (ITBs S2910000016975 and S2910000017453, due March 6 and July 31 respectively), each for approximately 1,900–4,760 cases of canned applesauce; Austin Independent School District solicited dried fruit bars and apple crisps in June 2026 (RFP 27RFP004, due July 16); and the Illinois Chief Procurement Office, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and multiple school districts in Georgia and Texas all posted broad food-supply contracts during the same period that encompass dozens or hundreds of line items. The issuing-body mix spans state departments (Oregon Corrections, Illinois CPO, Texas HHSC), county school systems (Hancock County, Douglas County, Muscogee County, Liberty County, Savannah-Chatham), independent school districts (Austin ISD, Dallas ISD, Fairfax County Public Schools), and special districts (Rockwood School District, City of Bridgeport education nutrition center). ODOC appears twice as a repeat buyer of canned applesauce. None of these solicitations request maraschino cherries or cherry purees, indicating that the code assignment does not reflect the actual commodity being procured.

Recent activity concentrates in the Southeast (Georgia school districts posted at least six produce and food-supply solicitations between February and April 2026) and Texas (HHSC and TDCJ issued statewide food-service contracts in February and May 2026 with maximum values reaching $4.5 million over three years). Oregon shows seasonal procurement for applesauce through ODOC. The geographic and commodity mismatch suggests either a data-classification error or use of this UNSPSC code as a catch-all for fruit-based food products. Firms pursuing state and local food-service contracts should monitor the broader food-supply and produce procurement landscape rather than rely on this code's nominal description.