UNSPSC 50535412: Dried non GMO conference pears

The variety of non GMO pears known as non GMO conference pears 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 50535412 Dried non-GMO conference pears is a Commodity code covering individual dried fruit products state and local governments procure for nutrition programs, food service operations, and institutional meal planning. State and local solicitations under this code name dried pears as one line item within larger, multi-category food and fresh produce contracts that also span vegetables, grains, proteins, and prepared items. The work being bought reflects school nutrition compliance with the National School Lunch Program, Buy American provisions requiring minimum domestic agricultural content, the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act nutrition standards, and ingredient restrictions such as nut-free formulations. Issuing bodies include school districts (Bridgeport Board of Education, Hancock County Board of Education, Pascagoula-Gautier School District), state health and human services agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission for the El Paso State Supported Living Center), county governments (Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners), and state purchasing offices (State of Georgia). Vendors must meet food safety certifications (HACCP plans, 24/7 recall accessibility), provide nutritional information with labels and formulation statements, maintain commercial general liability and products liability insurance, comply with E-Verify and debarment verification, and deliver on standard pallets with freight prepaid to multiple school or facility sites on a firm-fixed-price basis.

Recent activity shows geographic concentration in the South and Mid-Atlantic. The Bridgeport Board of Education (Connecticut) issued IFB BNB052266 for over 1,100 grocery line items including dried fruits, with electronic bids due June 30, 2026 through OpenGov e-Procurement Portal and delivery to a central warehouse and school sites Monday through Friday. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued IFB SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items with sealed bids due June 26, 2026 and delivery to three school locations through June 30, 2027. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products serving the El Paso State Supported Living Center with proposals due July 13, 2026 and a historical contract value of $1.5 million. Hillsborough County (Florida) issued ITB 26-00289 for senior meal preparation and delivery with a three-year estimated value of $17.8 million and bids due June 25, 2026. The State of Georgia issued a broader food-supplies solicitation (PE55645NONST2026000000009) due June 22, 2026. No opportunities specifically isolate dried pears as a standalone line item; the code appears within consolidated food-service contracts where volume and frequency depend on school calendar cycles and facility meal counts rather than market-specific demand for the commodity itself.