UNSPSC 50535002: Dried non GMO ambersweet oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO ambersweet 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 50535002 Dried non-GMO ambersweet oranges is a Commodity code that encompasses dried citrus fruits and prepared produce items supplied to school nutrition programs, senior meal services, and institutional food operations across state and local jurisdictions. The recent opportunities in this category show minimal direct procurement of dried ambersweet oranges specifically; instead, state and local buyers are sourcing fresh produce, comprehensive grocery assortments, and prepared meal services where dried citrus and specialty fruits appear as line items within larger food supply contracts. School districts dominate the issuing body mix, with Fairfax County Public Schools, Meriden Public Schools, Bulloch County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Hancock County Board of Education, and Douglas County School System all posting major grocery and produce solicitations in the past four months. County school systems and municipal boards of education are the primary procurement drivers, supplemented by state agencies (Georgia, Texas), county commissioners (Hillsborough County), and special-purpose entities such as state-supported living centers and senior meal programs.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia and the Southeast, with solicitations from Douglas County, Bulloch County, and Hancock County Schools in Georgia; Savannah-Chatham County Schools in Georgia; Hillsborough County in Florida; and scattered activity in Connecticut, Mississippi, and Texas. Representative recent opportunities include Fairfax County Public Schools' Master Grocery K-12 IFB (2000004323, due April 27, 2026) seeking comprehensive grocery supply across 45 schools and distribution centers with firm pricing and weekly deliveries; Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's fresh produce bid (26-34, due April 23, 2026) for 72 line items delivered to 60 school sites with Buy American compliance; Douglas County School System's Food Supply and Distribution RFP (26-003, due February 18, 2026) for approximately $9 million in annual food service supporting 25,500 students; and Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners' senior meal preparation and delivery ITB (ITB-26-00289, due June 25, 2026) valued at $17.8 million over three years. Meriden Public Schools' RFP (026-41, due February 25, 2026) anticipated contract value of approximately $3.1 million for commercial groceries and USDA Foods. Buy American provisions requiring 51 percent domestic agricultural content appear across school nutrition contracts; all solicitations emphasize HACCP plans, food safety certifications, and compliance with Child Nutrition regulations and USDA commodity standards. Contract terms typically run one fiscal year with options to renew for multiple additional years at the district's discretion, and pricing is firm fixed or subject only to Consumer Price Index adjustments with 30 to 60 days' advance notice.