UNSPSC 50533305: Dried non GMO new zealand grapefruit

The variety of non GMO grapefruit known as non GMO new zealand 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 50533305 Dried non-GMO New Zealand grapefruit is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure fresh and processed produce for school nutrition programs, senior meal services, and institutional food service operations. Recent solicitations show that the code captures activity spanning fresh produce, packaged meal components, and food-service consumables for child nutrition, senior dining, and state-supported living facilities. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with the Hancock County Board of Education, Pascagoula-Gautier School District, and Bridgeport Board of Education all soliciting produce and food items within the past four months. County and state health and human services agencies also use the code — the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners issued a large senior meal preparation and delivery contract, and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and State of Georgia both posted food and consumable-product solicitations. All recent opportunities carry Buy American provision requirements mandating minimum domestic agricultural content, typically 51 percent for processed products, and compliance with federal nutrition standards including the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act and USDA guidelines.

Geographic activity centers on the Southeast and South, with recent opportunities posted by school districts and state agencies in Georgia, Mississippi, Florida, Connecticut, and Texas. The Hillsborough County senior meals contract represents the largest recent opportunity by estimated value at $17.8 million over three years, followed by the Bridgeport Board of Education grocery-items solicitation spanning over 1,100 line items with firm fixed pricing through June 30, 2027. Hancock County Board of Education's fresh-produce IFB for the 2026–27 school year (due June 26, 2026) and Texas HHSC's food and consumable-products solicitation for El Paso State Supported Living Center (IFB HHS0017449, due July 13, 2026, with historical annual value of $1.5 million) represent mid-market opportunities. All recent school district and county solicitations require firm fixed pricing with no fuel or freight surcharges, mandate HACCP plans and product testing, and impose Net 45 payment terms. Insurance requirements range from $1 million to $2 million per occurrence across general liability, products liability, and specialized coverage such as medical malpractice and cyber liability where applicable.