UNSPSC 50535455: Dried non GMO tientsin pears

The variety of non GMO pears known as non GMO tientsin 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 50535455 Dried non GMO Tientsin pears is a Commodity code that sits at the lowest tier of the taxonomy. Recent state and local solicitations tagged with this code actually cover a much broader scope of grocery and food products than dried pears alone — the opportunities show purchasing for breakfast items, cereals, baked goods, frozen products, condiments, seasonings, vegetables, fruits, dairy, snack items, beverages, meat products, fresh produce across multiple apple and berry varieties, root vegetables, and prepared meals. The mismatch between the code's nominal name and actual procurement activity suggests either miscoding by issuing bodies or use of the code as a catch-all within a broader food and nutrition services family. Issuing bodies include school districts (Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut, Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, Pascagoula-Gautier School District in Mississippi), county governments (Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners in Florida), state agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State of Georgia), and specialized public entities managing institutional food service. School districts and county nutrition programs dominate recent activity.

Geographic activity spans Connecticut, Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, and Florida across the most recent six-month window. Representative solicitations include the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases requesting bids on over 1,100 line items of grocery items for the Bridgeport Board of Education's Food & Nutrition Services, with an IFB response date of June 30, 2026 and subject to Buy American Provision requirements of at least 51% domestic agricultural ingredients; Hancock County Board of Education requesting fresh produce across over 200 line items (apples, berries, vegetables, melons, citrus, leafy greens, peppers, tomatoes) under IFB #SN002-2027 with bids due June 26, 2026; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission requesting food and consumable products under IFB HHS0017449 for the El Paso State Supported Living Center with a historical value of $1.5 million and proposals due July 11, 2026; and Hillsborough County requesting senior meal preparation and delivery services under ITB-26-00289 with an estimated contract value of $17,832,659.90 over three years and bids due June 25, 2026. Compliance with nutrition standards, Buy American provisions, HACCP plans, and food safety documentation is consistent across solicitations.