UNSPSC 50533106: Dried non GMO kadota figs

The variety of non GMO figs known as non GMO kadota figs 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 50533106 Dried non-GMO Kadota figs, a Commodity code, does not reflect the actual scope of state and local procurement activity in the recent opportunities block. The posted solicitations span comprehensive grocery and food service procurement — grocery items for school districts, fresh produce for school nutrition programs, senior meal preparation and delivery services, and food supply and distribution for institutional facilities — none of which specifically reference dried figs or dried fruit products. The code's narrow, product-specific name (dried non-GMO Kadota figs) maps poorly to the broad, category-level purchasing patterns visible in the data. School districts, county boards of education, city procurement offices, and state health and human services agencies are buying across dozens or hundreds of line items per solicitation, with fresh produce, frozen items, meats, dairy, grains, snacks, and condiments dominating the recent activity. Dried figs, if procured at all under these contracts, would represent a single commodity among thousands, not a targeted line of business.

Geographic concentration centers on Georgia, Connecticut, Florida, Mississippi, Texas, and Virginia, with school districts and county boards of education driving the majority of recent opportunities. Notable repeat buyers include Fairfax County Public Schools (Virginia), Meriden Public Schools (Connecticut), Douglas County School System (Georgia), Hancock County Schools (Georgia), and Bulloch County Board of Education (Georgia). Recent representative solicitations include Fairfax County Public Schools' Master Grocery K-12 contract (IFB 2000004323, due April 27, 2026) seeking grocery products across 45 schools and seven distribution kitchens, and Douglas County School System's Food Supply and Distribution Services RFP (due February 18, 2026) with estimated annual spend of approximately $9,000,000 serving 25,500 students. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0017449 (due July 13, 2026) for food and consumable products to supply the El Paso State Supported Living Center with historical annual spend around $1.5 million. These solicitations emphasize Buy American provisions, HACCP food safety compliance, firm fixed pricing, weekly or multi-weekly delivery schedules, and extensive insurance and background-check requirements. The code shows no targeted demand signal for dried figs as a specialized procurement category in state and local government.