UNSPSC 50307700: Dried cured non-heat sterilized non GMO olives

The type of non GMO fruit known as non GMO olive that has been dried cured non-heat sterilized for preservation. This means that they are produced without the use of methods that genetically modify organisms by means that are not possible under natural conditions. Such methods include cell fusion, microencapsulation and macro-encapsulation, and recombinant DNA technology (including gene deletion, gene doubling, introducing a foreign gene, and changing the positions of genes when achieved by recombinant DNA technology).

Traditional methods of breeding, conjugation, fermentation, hybridization, in vitro fertilization, or tissue culture are considered to be non-GMO.

UNSPSC 50307700 Dried cured non-heat sterilized non GMO olives is a Class code that encompasses fresh and processed produce supplied to school nutrition programs, correctional facilities, and state food service operations. State and local governments buying under this code procure a broad range of fresh produce, dried fruits, and commodity food items for cafeteria operations, with the recent solicitations showing emphasis on school-based nutrition contracts alongside institutional food service for correctional systems. The issuing bodies include school districts (Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut), state departments (Georgia and Texas), and state correctional agencies (Texas Department of Criminal Justice). School districts dominate the recent activity, with multi-line-item fresh produce bids covering vegetables, fruits, and specialty items required for multiple school locations and full academic-year delivery cycles.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Connecticut. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued Invitation for Bid 304T-26-300CF for cafeteria food products spanning 382 line items including proteins, frozen entrees, dairy, grains, and produce, with responses due May 4, 2026, and delivery to six TDCJ distribution points across Texas under FOB Destination terms with firm pricing through August 31, 2027. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia solicited fresh produce under IFB #SN002-2027, with 200+ line items including apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, root crops, melons, citrus, leafy greens, and specialty fruits, sealed bids due June 26, 2026, for delivery to three school locations through June 30, 2027; the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut's Department of Public Purchases requested commodities covering 115 line items including eggs, poultry, cheese, beef, and fruit and vegetable products, electronic submissions due June 26, 2026, for delivery to the Thomas E. Carroll Nutrition Center. Both school contracts impose Buy American provisions requiring a minimum of 51 percent domestic agricultural content in processed products. The State of Georgia issued a food supplies and kitchen products solicitation with responses due June 22, 2026, details contained in attached documentation.