UNSPSC 50534413: Dried non GMO honey oranges

The variety of non GMO mandarin oranges and tangerines known as non GMO honey oranges 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 50534413 Dried non GMO honey oranges is a Commodity code that spans food service and school nutrition procurement, though the recent opportunities block shows the code is being used loosely to encompass the full range of groceries, fresh produce, and meal services state and local governments actually buy for school cafeterias, senior nutrition programs, and institutional food service operations. The scope of work includes fresh produce (apples, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, citrus, melons, leafy greens), packaged grocery items (cereals, baked goods, frozen products, condiments, seasonings, dairy, snack items, beverages, meat products), and meal preparation and delivery services. Issuing bodies are primarily school districts (Bridgeport Board of Education, Hancock County Board of Education, Pascagoula-Gautier School District), county commissioners (Hillsborough County, Florida), state health and human services agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). School nutrition represents the dominant buyer category, with procurement driven by the National School Lunch Program, Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act compliance, Buy American Provision requirements (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content), and specialized dietary needs including allergen restrictions and whole-grain standards.

Recent activity spans Florida, Georgia, Texas, Connecticut, and Mississippi. Representative solicitations include the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases' IFB for over 1,100 line items of grocery items with a due date of June 30, 2026, and delivery to a central warehouse and school sites on a Monday–Friday basis; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items with a due date of June 26, 2026; and Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners' ITB for senior meal preparation and delivery services throughout Hillsborough County with an estimated three-year contract value of $17.8 million and a due date of June 25, 2026. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted an IFB for food and consumable products at the El Paso State Supported Living Center with a historical annual value of $1.5 million and a due date of July 13, 2026. All contracts require firm fixed pricing (exclusive of fuel surcharges), compliance with inspection and quality standards, and documentation of food safety certifications including HACCP plans and vendor performance history.