UNSPSC 50535442: Dried non GMO royal majestic pears

The variety of non GMO pears known as non GMO royal majestic 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 50535442 Dried non GMO royal majestic pears is a Commodity code that identifies a specific produce item, but recent state and local procurement activity under this code does not focus on dried pears as a standalone line item. Instead, the opportunities posted under or near this classification reflect a much broader scope: school districts, county governments, and state agencies are soliciting fresh produce, prepared meals, grocery items, and food-service supplies to support school nutrition programs, senior meal services, and institutional food operations. The work spans fresh fruits and vegetables (apples, berries, citrus, melons, leafy greens, root vegetables), canned and frozen goods, breakfast items, baked products, dairy, snacks, and beverages — all subject to Buy American provisions requiring at least 51 percent domestic agricultural content in processed products, Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act nutrition standards, HACCP food-safety plans, and delivery to multiple school or facility sites on firm fixed pricing with no fuel surcharges.

Recent opportunities originate from 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 in Florida), and state agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State of Georgia). The Bridgeport Board of Education issued an IFB for grocery items (over 1,100 line items) with a response due June 30, 2026; Hancock County Board of Education posted an IFB for fresh produce (200+ line items) due June 26, 2026; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued an IFB for food and consumable products (historical value $1.5 million) due July 13, 2026; and Hillsborough County posted an ITB for senior meal preparation and delivery services (estimated three-year value $17.8 million) due June 25, 2026. Activity concentrates in the Southeast (Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Connecticut) and Texas, with issuing bodies representing a mix of school nutrition programs, state-supported living centers, and county senior services.