UNSPSC 50535041: Dried non GMO shamouti jaffa oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO shamouti jaffa 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 50535041 Dried non-GMO shamouti jaffa oranges is a Commodity code that in practice encompasses a broader range of fresh and processed produce procurements by state and local school districts, county governments, and state health agencies supplying food service operations. The recent solicitations tagged to this code show that state and local buyers are actually procuring fresh produce assortments (apples, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, melons, citrus, leafy greens, specialty fruits), packaged meal boxes, and general grocery items including fresh citrus alongside other food and nutrition products. The scope reflects National School Lunch Program compliance, Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act nutrition standards, Buy American provisions requiring minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content, and HACCP food safety protocols. Issuing bodies include school districts (Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, Pascagoula-Gautier School District in Mississippi, Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut), county governments (Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners in Florida), and state health agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission). School district nutrition programs and county-run senior meal services appear to be the primary drivers of activity under this code.

Recent opportunities span Florida, Georgia, Texas, Connecticut, and Mississippi. The Hancock County Board of Education solicited fresh produce across over 200 line items for the 2026–27 school year under IFB #SN002-2027, with sealed bids due June 26, 2026. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases issued IFB BNB052266 for over 1,100 grocery line items supporting the Board of Education's Food & Nutrition Services, with electronic bids due June 30, 2026 through the OpenGov e-Procurement Portal; delivery runs July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 with Net 45 payment terms. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission released IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products supplying the El Paso State Supported Living Center and other DHHS facilities, with proposals due July 11, 2026 and a historical contract value of $1.5 million for the prior 12-month period. The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners issued ITB 26-00289 for senior meal preparation and delivery services with an estimated three-year value of $17,832,659.90 and bids due June 25, 2026. The State of Georgia posted a general food, supplies, and kitchen products solicitation due June 22, 2026, with full scope details in an attached PDF.