UNSPSC 50535509: Dried non GMO principe ito persimmons

The variety of non GMO persimmons known as non GMO principe ito persimmons 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 50535509 Dried non-GMO Príncipe Ito persimmons, a Commodity code, does not align with the recent state and local procurement activity in the source. The code nominally specifies a single dried fruit product, yet the recent opportunities consistently solicit comprehensive grocery, fresh produce, and food service contracts spanning hundreds of line items—fresh apples, berries, leafy greens, proteins, dairy, snacks, beverages, and prepared meals—none of which reference dried persimmons or specialty dried fruit at the Príncipe Ito level of specificity. School districts, counties, cities, and state agencies are buying bulk food supply and distribution services for child nutrition programs, senior meal services, and institutional food operations; the persimmon code does not meaningfully describe this actual procurement activity.

The recent-opportunities block shows no solicitations seeking dried persimmons, Príncipe Ito or otherwise. The code appears to have been applied to categorical grocery and food-service contracts in error, or state and local procurement offices are not actively tagging fresh-produce and prepared-meal opportunities under this commodity-level code. For vendors focused on specialty dried fruit, this code does not represent an active or relevant procurement avenue in current state and local government purchasing.