UNSPSC 50535341: Dried non GMO queencrest peaches

The variety of non GMO peaches known as non GMO queencrest peaches 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 50535341 Dried non-GMO queencrest peaches, a Commodity code, encompasses fresh and processed produce items purchased by school districts, counties, and state health agencies for food service programs. State and local buyers under this code procure ingredients for school nutrition programs (including breakfast and lunch under the National School Lunch Program), senior meal programs, and state-supported living facilities. The scope includes dried fruits and other produce line items mixed within larger grocery and food-supply contracts that span breakfast items, cereals, fresh produce, frozen products, vegetables, fruits, dairy, snack items, and meat products. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Hancock County Board of Education, Pascagoula-Gautier School District, Bridgeport Board of Education), county commissioners (Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners in Florida), state agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State of Georgia), and municipal purchasing offices acting on behalf of school boards. Contracts typically require compliance with the National School Lunch Program rules, the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act nutrition standards, and Buy American provisions mandating a minimum of 51 percent domestic agricultural commodity content in processed products. Vendors must meet food safety requirements including HACCP plans, pass laboratory and blind testing on samples, provide nutritional analyses with product labels, and maintain significant commercial liability insurance.

Recent activity spans multiple states and jurisdictions. The Bridgeport Board of Education (Connecticut) issued an RFQ on June 30, 2026, for over 1,100 line items of grocery items including fruits and dried goods for the 2026–27 school year with a contract period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and Net 45 payment terms. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) posted an IFB on June 10, 2026, for fresh produce across over 200 line items with bids due June 26, 2026, and a contract period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission Procurement and Contracting Services division issued an IFB on June 11, 2026, for food and consumable products to supply the El Paso State Supported Living Center, with a historical annual value of $1.5 million and bids due July 11, 2026. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners in Florida issued an ITB on June 3, 2026, for senior meal preparation and delivery services under an estimated three-year contract value of $17,832,659.90. The State of Georgia solicited bids on May 15, 2026, for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with a due date of June 22, 2026.