UNSPSC 50535825: Dried non GMO ebony may plums

The variety of non GMO plums known as non GMO ebony may plums 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 50535825 Dried non-GMO ebony may plums is a Commodity code that does not align with the recent state and local procurement activity in the dataset. The opportunities posted under or near this code taxonomy predominantly solicit fresh produce, broad-line grocery and food service products, and meal preparation and delivery services for school districts, state agencies, counties, and municipalities—not specialty dried fruit items. While fresh produce figures prominently across multiple school nutrition contracts and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission procurement, the specific category of dried non-GMO ebony may plums does not appear in any of the recent solicitations. The recent opportunities reflect purchasing for institutional food service spanning breakfast, lunch, snack, and senior meal programs with emphases on Buy American compliance (51% domestic agricultural content), HACCP certification, nutritional standards alignment, and state-certified vendor lists.

State and local buyers in this activity span school districts (Bridgeport, Fairfax County, Savannah-Chatham County, Meriden, Hancock County, Bulloch County, Pascagoula-Gautier, Douglas County), county commissions (Hillsborough County, Florida), state agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State of Georgia), and municipalities (City of Dallas, City of Meriden). Geographic activity is concentrated in Georgia (Douglas County, Savannah-Chatham County, Bulloch County), Florida (Hillsborough County), Virginia (Fairfax County), Connecticut (Meriden), Texas (HHSC El Paso), and Mississippi (Pascagoula-Gautier), with representative recent opportunities including Fairfax County Public Schools' Master Grocery K-12 IFB (due April 27, 2026) spanning 45 school sites, Hillsborough County's senior meal delivery ITB (due June 25, 2026) valued at $17.8 million over three years, and Douglas County School System's food supply RFP (due February 18, 2026) for approximately $9 million annual spend across 32 schools. The code shows minimal direct relevance to current procurement activity for the named dried fruit commodity.