UNSPSC 50535438: Dried non GMO red d'anjou pears

The variety of non GMO pears known as non GMO red d'anjou 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 50535438 Dried non-GMO red d'Anjou pears is a Commodity code that captures fresh and processed fruit procurement for school nutrition programs, senior meal services, and institutional food operations across state and local jurisdictions. State and local buyers under this code are predominantly school districts (elementary through high school) and county education agencies procuring fresh produce and processed fruit products as part of comprehensive grocery and meal-service contracts, alongside county commissioners and state health agencies sourcing food for senior nutrition and institutional care facilities. The scope of work centers on fresh produce supply and delivery to multiple school sites and institutional locations, with contract values ranging from single-digit millions to over $17 million for multi-year senior meal delivery and school nutrition operations, typically requiring compliance with Buy American provisions (51% domestic agricultural content), USDA food safety standards, HACCP planning, nutritional labeling, and delivery to multiple school or facility sites on fixed schedules.

Recent activity shows school districts as the dominant buyer tier, with opportunities posted across Georgia (Douglas County, Bulloch County, Savannah-Chatham County schools), Connecticut (Meriden Public Schools), Virginia (Fairfax County Public Schools), Mississippi (Pascagoula-Gautier School District), and Florida (Hillsborough County senior meal services). Representative solicitations include Fairfax County Public Schools' Master Grocery K-12 (IFB 2000004323, April 2026, firm fixed price for 12-month contract serving 45 schools plus distribution centers), Douglas County School System's Food Supply and Distribution Services (RFP 26-003, February 2026, approximately $9 million annually for 32 schools across 25,500 students), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's Fresh Produce procurement (Bid 26-34, April 2026, 72 line items across 60 school sites), and Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners' Senior Meals Preparation and Delivery (ITB 26-00289, June 2026, $17.8 million over three years for congregate and home-delivery meal service). Common bid cycles run through April–June with July 1 contract starts, firm pricing requirements, Net 30–45 day payment terms, and evaluation weighted heavily toward lowest responsive and responsible bidder pricing with secondary consideration of vendor experience and service capability.