UNSPSC 50534641: Dried non GMO pineapple melons

The variety of non GMO melons known as non GMO pineapple melons 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 50534641 Dried non GMO pineapple melons is a Commodity code that captures state and local procurement of fresh and processed produce items for school nutrition programs, senior meal services, and institutional food service operations. The recent solicitations show state and local governments buying fresh produce, grocery staples, and prepared meal components to support National School Lunch Program compliance, child nutrition summer food service, and congregate senior meal delivery. Issuing bodies include school districts (Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut, Pascagoula-Gautier School District in Mississippi), state health and human services agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission), and county governments (Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners in Florida). The code reflects institutional food procurement where nutritional standards, Buy American provisions (typically 51 percent domestic agricultural content for processed items), and compliance with federal child nutrition regulations drive vendor selection and specification development.

Recent activity spans Connecticut, Texas, Georgia, Mississippi, and Florida. Hancock County Board of Education posted an IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including multiple apple varieties, berries, cruciferous vegetables, root vegetables, melons, citrus, and specialty fruits for the 2026–27 school year with bids due June 26, 2026. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases solicited grocery items including fresh and frozen produce, fruits, and vegetables under BNB052266 for the Bridgeport Board of Education's Food & Nutrition Services with bids due June 30, 2026. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission requested food and consumable products for the El Paso State Supported Living Center under IFB HHS0017449 with proposals due July 11, 2026, supported by a prior-period historical value of $1.5 million. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners posted ITB-26-00289 for senior meal preparation and delivery services statewide at an estimated three-year value of $17,832,659.90 with bids due June 25, 2026. The State of Georgia solicited food, supplies, and other kitchen products with bids due June 22, 2026.