UNSPSC 50563602: Non GMO cascade huckleberry purees

The variety of non GMO huckleberries known as non GMO cascade huckleberries which have been pureed

UNSPSC 50563602 Non GMO cascade huckleberry purees is a Commodity code that encompasses shelf-stable and fresh fruit products—particularly canned applesauce, dried fruit bars, apple crisps, and fresh produce—procured by state and local food service operations including departments of corrections, state-supported living centers, county senior services, school districts, and municipal nutrition programs. The recent solicitation activity does not show cascade huckleberry purees specifically, but rather reflects a broader pattern of state and local purchasing of fruit products across multiple product forms and preservation methods for institutional feeding programs. Issuing bodies include state departments of corrections (Oregon, Texas), state health and human services commissions (Texas), county boards of education and county commissioners (Georgia), independent school districts (Texas), municipal boards of education (Connecticut), and state veterans homes (Illinois). Food service procurement under this code emphasizes USDA commodity compliance, Buy American provisions where applicable, firm fixed pricing with limited adjustment mechanisms tied to inflation indices or wage increases, and delivery to centralized warehouse or distribution points with specific temperature and shelf-life requirements.

Recent opportunities span Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Illinois, and Connecticut. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued two ITBs for canned fruit applesauce (approximately 1,904 and 4,760 cases respectively, with historical pricing near $21.80–$21.84 per case) under ITB S-29100-00017453 (due July 31, 2026) and S2910000016975 (due June 2, 2026), both requiring FOB destination delivery to Salem with five-percent state and resident preferences. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission solicited supplemental food and consumables including fresh, frozen, and refrigerated fruit products (210 line items, maximum three-year value $4.5 million) with an IFB response deadline of March 19, 2026, and a second IFB for food and consumable products at the El Paso State Supported Living Center (historical prior-period value $1.5 million, contract term September 2026–August 2028 with one renewal option) due July 13, 2026. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) requested fresh produce including multiple apple varieties and berries for school year 2026–27 (IFB due June 26, 2026, covering over 200 line items with delivery to three school locations). Austin Independent School District (Texas) issued an RFP for dried fruit bars and apple crisps (due July 16, 2026). Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners (Georgia) sought informal written quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned products (IFQ due October 19, 2026). The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut requested commodities including fruit and vegetable products for the Board of Education Nutrition Center (115 line items, contract through June 30, 2027, due June 26, 2026) under MBE/CBE preference. Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy issued multiple weekly food orders via brand-specific and brand-or-equal specifications with proposals due June 17 and August 24, 2026.