UNSPSC 50533308: Dried non GMO star ruby grapefruit

The variety of non GMO grapefruit known as non GMO star ruby 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 50533308 Dried non GMO star ruby grapefruit is a Commodity code that, based on recent state and local solicitations, sits within a broader category of fresh and processed produce purchased for institutional food service. However, the recent opportunities block shows no direct procurement activity specifically for dried star ruby grapefruit. Instead, state and local buyers are sourcing fresh produce, prepared meals, and broad-based grocery items that include fresh citrus and other fruits. The issuing bodies span school districts (Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, Pascagoula-Gautier School District in Mississippi, Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut), county government (Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners in Florida), state health and human services agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission), and city procurement offices (City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases). These buyers source through a mix of IFB and ITB notice types, with contract terms typically running one to three years and tied to school nutrition programs, senior meal services, or state facility food service operations.

The geographic spread of recent activity spans the South and Northeast, with visible procurement activity in Texas, Georgia, Mississippi, Florida, and Connecticut. Representative recent opportunities include Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items of fruits and vegetables with a June 26, 2026 deadline; the City of Bridgeport's June 30, 2026 grocery items IFB covering over 1,100 line items for school nutrition; and Hillsborough County's ITB for senior meal preparation and delivery services valued at $17.8 million over three years with a June 25, 2026 deadline. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted an IFB for food and consumable products on June 11, 2026 with a July 13, 2026 response date, supporting a facility with a prior-period value of $1.5 million. Buyers consistently require Buy American compliance (minimum 51 percent domestic content in applicable categories), HACCP plans, nutritional compliance certification, and liability insurance. No dedicated solicitation specifically for dried star ruby grapefruit appears in the recent block, suggesting limited or infrequent demand for this specific commodity under this code within current state and local procurement channels.