UNSPSC 50533301: Dried non GMO burgundy grapefruit

The variety of non GMO grapefruit known as non GMO burgundy grapefruit that has 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 50533301 Dried non-GMO burgundy grapefruit is a Commodity code representing a narrowly defined produce item, though recent state and local procurement activity under this code shows minimal direct solicitation for the specific product. State and local governments procure fresh and processed produce primarily through broad grocery and food-service solicitations rather than single-SKU dried fruit purchases. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Hancock County Board of Education, Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, and school nutrition programs across multiple states issue RFPs, RFQs, and ITBs covering hundreds of line items spanning fresh produce, frozen goods, dairy, proteins, and prepared foods—all subject to Buy American provisions, USDA compliance, and Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act nutritional standards. Issuing bodies span school districts (primary bulk purchasers for National School Lunch Program compliance), county health and human services agencies, state facilities such as supported living centers, and municipal procurement offices managing education and senior nutrition programs. Contracts typically run one fiscal or calendar year with optional renewal terms and award to lowest responsive and responsible bidders meeting specification and insurance requirements.

Recent opportunities show activity in Connecticut, Texas, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi, with school districts and state health agencies driving the largest volumes. The City of Bridgeport solicited over 1,100 grocery line items including produce, breakfast items, and prepared foods under IFB BNB052266 (due June 30, 2026), requiring 51 percent domestic agricultural content and delivery five days weekly to a central warehouse and school sites. Hancock County Board of Education requested fresh produce for the 2026-27 school year under IFB SN002-2027 (due June 26, 2026), spanning over 200 line items of apples, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, citrus, and specialty fruits with firm pricing and prepaid delivery to three school locations. 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 and Department of State Health Services, with a prior-period historical value of $1.5 million. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners solicited senior meal preparation and delivery services under ITB 26-00289 (due June 25, 2026), estimated at $17,832,659.90 over three years. Dried specialty produce such as burgundy grapefruit appears rarely as a line item within these broad solicitations and is not prominently featured in current state and local RFP activity.