UNSPSC 50534504: Dried non GMO edwards mangoes

The variety of non GMO mangoes known as non GMO edwards mangoes 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 50534504 Dried non-GMO Edwards mangoes, a Commodity code, reflects state and local government purchasing of dried fruit and specialty produce items for institutional food service operations. Recent solicitations show that school districts, county social services agencies, and state health facilities procure dried and fresh produce as components of larger grocery and meal-service contracts rather than as standalone line items. The City of Bridgeport Board of Education's grocery bid (BNB052266, due June 30, 2026) encompassed over 1,100 line items including fruits and vegetables alongside dairy, proteins, and prepared foods for the National School Lunch Program, with strict adherence to Buy American (51 percent domestic content) and Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act nutrition standards. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission's procurement for the El Paso State Supported Living Center (HHS0017449, due July 13, 2026) and Hancock County Board of Education's fresh produce solicitation (PE67080NONST2027000000013, due June 26, 2026) similarly position produce within broader food-service supply frameworks rather than as specialty items driving independent procurement decisions. Work solicited includes both fresh and processed produce meeting federal nutrition requirements, allergen restrictions (no nuts or nut oils), and whole-grain or organic certifications where specified.

Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and state institutional food service operations, with one county social services agency (Hillsborough County) managing congregate senior meal programs. Geographic activity spans Connecticut, Texas, Georgia, Mississippi, and Florida based on recent postings. The Hancock County Board of Education RFQ specifically itemized specialty items including mangos, kiwis, and papayas alongside conventional produce, indicating that dried Edwards mangoes would appear as a line item within a multi-category fresh and dried produce schedule rather than as a standalone procurement vehicle. Response deadlines cluster in the June 2026 window, and all solicitations emphasize firm fixed pricing with no fuel or freight surcharges, HACCP documentation, and compliance with state and federal food-service regulations. The code shows modest but consistent activity driven by institutional meal-service cycles and federal nutrition program requirements.