UNSPSC 50535833: Dried non GMO governor's plum

The variety of non GMO plums known as non GMO governor's 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 50535833 Dried non-GMO governor's plum, a Commodity code, does not reflect state and local procurement activity. Recent opportunities tagged to this code span school nutrition meal contracts, fresh produce procurement, senior meal services, and grocery supply for institutional food service — none involving dried governor's plums or specialty dried fruits. The Bridgeport Board of Education IFB for grocery items (BNB052266, due June 30, 2026) encompasses over 1,100 line items across breakfast cereals, frozen products, condiments, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and snacks; the Hancock County Board of Education IFB for fresh produce (PE67080NONST2027000000013, due June 26, 2026) covers 200+ line items of apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, root crops, melons, citrus, and specialty items; and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products at a state-supported living center spans general food service supply. The code's nominal scope — a single specialty dried fruit — bears no meaningful connection to the institutional food service, school nutrition, and senior meal procurement that dominates the recent opportunity set.

Activity concentrated in school districts, county boards of education, and state health agencies across Connecticut, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Texas, and Virginia during the first half of 2026. The City of Meriden Public Schools RFP 026-41 for commercial groceries and USDA Foods (due February 25, 2026, anticipated award $3.1 million) and the Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-003 for food supply and distribution (due February 18, 2026, estimated annual expenditure $9 million) represent larger institutional volumes, while school district fresh produce bids appear frequently as RFPs or IFBs with firm-fixed pricing and Buy American compliance. This code shows no recent activity aligned with dried specialty fruits; vendors should evaluate reclassification or seek commodities falling under broader produce or food service supply categories.