UNSPSC 50535102: Dried non GMO maradol papayas

The variety of non GMO papayas known as non GMO maradol papayas 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 50535102 Dried non GMO maradol papayas is a Commodity code that encompasses dehydrated papaya products procured by state and local food service operations, principally school districts and state health agencies supporting meal programs. State and local governments buy dried papayas under this code as specialty produce items for school lunch menus, state-supported institutional food service, and senior nutrition programs. The issuing bodies active under this code span school districts (Hancock County Board of Education, Bridgeport Board of Education, Pascagoula-Gautier School District), county governments (Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners), and state health agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State of Georgia). School nutrition procurement dominates the recent activity, with fresh and dried produce bundled into larger food-service supply contracts that emphasize Buy American provisions, nutritional compliance with the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, and HACCP food-safety standards.

Recent activity concentrates in the Southeast, particularly Georgia, Texas, Connecticut, Florida, and Mississippi. Representative recent solicitations include Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including specialty fruits such as papayas for the 2026-27 school year with a response deadline of June 26, 2026; the City of Bridgeport's IFB for over 1,100 grocery items supporting the Bridgeport Board of Education's Food & Nutrition Services with electronic bids due June 30, 2026; and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products for the El Paso State Supported Living Center with proposals due July 11, 2026 and a historical contract value of $1.5 million for the prior period. A Hillsborough County ITB for senior meal preparation and delivery services estimated at $17,832,659.90 over three years, due June 25, 2026, also procures food items within the broader scope. Dried papayas appear as specialty line items within these broader institutional food-supply contracts rather than as standalone procurement vehicles.