UNSPSC 50532510: Dried non GMO king cherries

The variety of non GMO cherries known as non GMO king cherries that have been dried 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 50532510 Dried non-GMO king cherries is a Commodity code nominally describing a single produce line item, yet recent state and local solicitations tagged under this code span broad grocery and food-service procurement — breakfast items, cereals, baked goods, frozen products, condiments, fresh produce across multiple fruit and vegetable categories, dairy, snacks, beverages, and meal preparation services. School districts and boards of education dominate the issuing-body mix, supplemented by county and state health and human services agencies procuring food for congregate senior dining, adult care facilities, and institutional meal programs. All opportunities are subject to the National School Lunch Program, Buy American Provision (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content for processed items), and Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act nutrition standards. Vendors must meet strict food-safety requirements including HACCP plans, nutritional labeling, allergen restrictions (no nuts or nut oils in school contexts), and blind laboratory testing of samples at vendor expense. Payment terms typically run Net 45 days with firm pricing throughout the contract period unless major market changes occur; no separate fuel or freight surcharges are permitted. Contracts routinely require commercial general liability and products liability insurance each at $1 million to $2 million per occurrence, with the buying entity named as additional insured.

Recent activity spans Connecticut, Texas, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi, with school districts in Bridgeport (Connecticut), Hancock County (Georgia), and Pascagoula-Gautier (Mississippi) and health and human services agencies in Texas and Hillsborough County (Florida) posting the most visible solicitations. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases issued IFB BNB052266 for over 1,100 grocery line items with a due date of June 30, 2026, requiring LINQ School Solutions ordering-system integration and 24-hour emergency stock backup. Hancock County Board of Education posted IFB SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items (apples, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, citrus, and specialty fruits) due June 26, 2026, with delivery to three school sites and firm pricing through June 30, 2027. Texas Health and Human Services Commission Procurement and Contracting Services issued IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products to supply the El Paso State Supported Living Center, due July 13, 2026, with a prior-period historical value of $1.5 million and CPI-indexed pricing adjustments permitted at agency discretion. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners issued ITB 26-00289 for senior meal preparation and delivery services estimated at $17,832,659.90 over three years, requiring vendors to maintain licensed catering status on the Florida Department of Elderly Affairs Adult Care Food Program Caterer List and service 14 dining centers, seven senior centers, and four adult daycare centers plus home delivery throughout the county.