UNSPSC 50535031: Dried non GMO osceola oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO osceola 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 50535031 Dried non GMO osceola oranges is a Commodity code that represents a narrow product category within broader state and local food procurement. The recent solicitation activity tagged to this code does not reflect dried citrus products; instead, the opportunities posted under it span fresh produce, packaged meals, grocery items, and senior meal services. State and local governments buying under this code are school districts, county boards of education, health and human services agencies, and county commissioners' offices seeking to fulfill nutrition programs including school lunches, summer food service, and senior meals. The scope of work actually being solicited ranges widely—fresh produce varieties (apples, berries, vegetables, citrus), packaged grocery items for institutional kitchens, prepared meals, and consumable food products—rather than dried or specialty citrus alone.

The recent opportunities show activity across Florida, Texas, Georgia, Mississippi, and Connecticut. Representative solicitations include the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases (IFB for over 1,100 line items of grocery items for the Bridgeport Board of Education's Food & Nutrition Services, due June 30, 2026), the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products at the El Paso State Supported Living Center, due July 11, 2026, with a prior-period value of $1.5 million), Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia (IFB for over 200 line items of fresh produce, due June 26, 2026), and Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners in Florida (ITB for senior meal preparation and delivery services estimated at $17,832,659.90 over three years, due June 25, 2026). The code shows significant activity in school nutrition programs and state health services, with Buy American requirements for domestic agricultural content frequently embedded in the notices.