UNSPSC 50535818: Dried non GMO carlsbad plum

The variety of non GMO plums known as non GMO carlsbad plum 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 50535818 Dried non-GMO Carlsbad plum is a Commodity code that sits within the broader foodservice and school nutrition procurement landscape, though recent state and local solicitations show little direct demand for dried plums specifically. Instead, the code appears tangential to the actual work being bought: school districts, county governments, and state agencies are soliciting comprehensive grocery and fresh-produce contracts that span hundreds of line items — breakfast items, frozen goods, fresh vegetables and fruits, dairy, proteins, and snacks — to support National School Lunch Programs, senior meal services, and institutional food operations. The Buy American Provision requiring a minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content appears consistently across school nutrition contracts. Issuing bodies include school districts (Bridgeport Board of Education, Hancock County Board of Education, Pascagoula-Gautier School District), county commissions (Hillsborough County, Florida), state health and human services agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission), and state procurement offices (Georgia). Vendor requirements typically include HACCP plans, state health inspection records, liability insurance in the $1–2 million per-occurrence range, and compliance with nutrition standards including the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act, whole-grain requirements, and allergen restrictions.

Recent opportunities span multiple states with activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Connecticut, and Mississippi. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases issued an IFB (BNB052266) for over 1,100 grocery line items due June 30, 2026, supporting the Bridgeport Board of Education with deliveries to a central warehouse and school sites, firm pricing through June 30, 2027, and Net 45 payment terms. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted an IFB (HHS0017449) for food and consumable products to supply the El Paso State Supported Living Center with a historical annual value of $1.5 million, proposals due July 13, 2026 (questions due June 22), and a contract term from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, renewable for one additional year. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia solicited fresh produce over 200 line items (IFB #SN002-2027) due June 26, 2026, with delivery to three school sites and a contract period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Hillsborough County, Florida issued an ITB (ITB-26-00289) for senior meal preparation and delivery services throughout the county, estimated at $17.8 million over three years, due June 25, 2026, requiring vendors to be licensed caterers on the Florida Department of Elderly Affairs list. The dried-plum commodity itself does not feature in any of these recent awards, suggesting limited standalone procurement or incorporation as a minor component within broader multi-item contracts.