UNSPSC 50535000: Dried non GMO oranges

The type of small trees or shrubs in the genus citrus of the rue or citrus family and their fruits. 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 50535000 Dried non-GMO oranges is a Class code that does not align with the state and local procurement activity recorded in recent solicitations. The recent opportunities block shows solicitations for comprehensive grocery supply, fresh produce (including fresh citrus, berries, root vegetables, and melons), prepared meals, senior dining services, and bulk catering—but no procurement specifically for dried oranges or any dried fruit product. The code's nominal scope addresses a single dried commodity, yet state and local buyers are sourcing produce through broader food-service aggregations that bundle fresh and frozen items with proteins, grains, beverages, and supplies. The few opportunities that do mention fresh citrus are components of large multi-category grocery or produce bids, not standalone dried-fruit procurements.

State and local procurement under this code shows little recent activity. The most active issuing bodies are school districts and school systems (Bridgeport Board of Education, Fairfax County Public Schools, Bulloch County Board of Education, Douglas County School System, and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System), followed by state agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State of Georgia), counties (Hillsborough County, Douglas County), and municipalities (City of Dallas, City of Meriden). The geographic spread covers Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, and Virginia. Representative recent procurements include Bridgeport Board of Education's grocery bid (June 30, 2026, IFB spanning 1,100+ line items with Buy American requirements) and Douglas County School System's fresh-produce RFP (February 18, 2026, seeking approximately $4.4 million in combined fresh produce and eggs across 30 districts in Georgia). None of these solicitations targets dried oranges specifically. If your firm supplies dried oranges to state and local food service, the code's mismatch with buying activity suggests pursuing opportunities through broader grocery or specialty-ingredient bids rather than expecting standalone dried-fruit solicitations under this taxonomy code.