UNSPSC 50535004: Dried non GMO bahianinha oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO bahianinha 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 50535004 Dried non GMO bahianinha oranges is a Commodity code that nominally designates a specific dried citrus product, but state and local procurement activity under this code shows little alignment with that narrow scope. The recent opportunities block does not contain solicitations for dried bahianinha oranges or comparable specialty dried fruit products. Instead, the opportunities posted under or near this code span broad grocery procurement (breakfast items, cereals, baked goods, frozen products, condiments, vegetables, fruits, dairy, snack items, beverages, and meat products); fresh produce for school nutrition programs (apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, root vegetables, melons, citrus fruits, leafy greens, peppers, tomatoes); food and consumable products for state-supported living centers; and senior meal preparation and delivery services. The issuing bodies soliciting in this commodity space include city school districts (Bridgeport Board of Education, Hancock County Board of Education, Pascagoula-Gautier School District), county boards of commissioners (Hillsborough County), state health and human services agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia).

Recent activity spans Connecticut, Texas, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi, with school nutrition programs and senior services driving the largest visible opportunities. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases issued IFB BNB052266 for over 1,100 line items of grocery items to support the National School Lunch Program, with electronic bids due June 30, 2026 and a contract term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia issued IFB SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items with sealed bids due June 26, 2026 and a contract period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners in Florida issued ITB 26-00289 for senior meal preparation and delivery services with an estimated value of $17.8 million over three years and bids due June 25, 2026. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products at the El Paso State Supported Living Center with proposals due July 13, 2026 and a historical monetary value of $1.5 million for the prior twelve-month period. State and local procurement under this code shows no recent activity specifically for dried specialty citrus products.