UNSPSC 50535454: Dried non GMO taylors red pears

The variety of non GMO pears known as non GMO taylors red 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 50535454 Dried non-GMO Taylors red pears is a Commodity code that does not align with recent state and local procurement activity. The one code tag in the source material covers a broad range of grocery and food service items across school districts, senior services, and state facilities, but does not distinguish dried specialty pears or any dried-fruit category as a line item or named product in any of the identified solicitations. The most recent opportunities tagged under this code span fresh produce (apples, berries, vegetables, eggs), packaged meal boxes, commercial grocery staples, and comprehensive food service contracts for K-12 nutrition programs and senior meal delivery, none of which center on or specifically reference dried pears as a procurement target.

State and local agencies posting food service contracts between January and June 2026—including the City of Bridgeport, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners (Florida), Fairfax County Public Schools (Virginia), Bulloch County Board of Education (Georgia), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), Meriden Public Schools (Connecticut), the City of Dallas, and Douglas County School System (Georgia)—are sourcing fresh produce, packaged groceries, eggs, and meal preparation services, but no recent notice names dried pears or specialty dried fruits as a solicitation item. The code tag appears to be a miscoding of broader food-procurement activities rather than a signal of active demand for this specific commodity. Firms pursuing opportunities under this code should verify the actual scope of work in each RFP, RFQ, IFB, or ITB before investing in response preparation, as the commodity name does not reflect the food categories state and local buyers are actively sourcing.