UNSPSC 50535850: Dried non GMO mariposa plums

The variety of non GMO plums known as non GMO mariposa 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 50535850 Dried non GMO mariposa plums is a Commodity code, but the recent state and local opportunities tagged under this code reflect a much broader procurement reality: state and local governments are buying general grocery and food-service items for school nutrition programs, senior meal services, and institutional food operations, not specifically dried mariposa plums. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases solicited over 1,100 line items of breakfast foods, cereals, baked goods, frozen products, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and meat products for the Board of Education's Food & Nutrition Services under IFB BNB052266 (due June 30, 2026); the Texas Health and Human Services Commission requested food and consumable products under NIGP classifications for the El Paso State Supported Living Center under IFB HHS0017449 (due July 13, 2026); and Hancock County Board of Education solicited fresh produce spanning multiple apple and berry varieties, root vegetables, leafy greens, and specialty items under IFB #SN002-2027 (due June 26, 2026). Issuing bodies span school districts, county boards of education, state health agencies, and county commissioners. The scope of work—driven by National School Lunch Program compliance, Buy American provisions requiring minimum 51% domestic agricultural content, Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act nutrition standards, and HACCP food-safety protocols—centers on bulk food procurement for institutional feeding operations rather than specialty dried-fruit items.

Geographic activity appears concentrated in the Southeast and mid-Atlantic regions, with recent opportunities in Connecticut, Texas, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi. The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners issued a significant ITB (ITB-26-00289, due June 25, 2026) for senior meal preparation and delivery services valued at $17,832,659.90 over three years, requiring caterer licensure on the Florida Department of Elderly Affairs Adult Care Food Program Caterer List and facilities within 50 miles of Tampa. The State of Georgia posted a broad food-and-kitchen-products solicitation (due June 22, 2026) with details contained in an attached document. Solicitations routinely require firm pricing throughout the contract term (typically July 1 to June 30 annually), prepaid freight delivery to multiple school or facility locations, compliance documentation including USDA statements and state health inspections, commercial general liability and products liability insurance at $1 million to $2 million per occurrence, and samples subject to blind testing. The code shows active procurement across multiple states but reflects commodity-level food provisioning for institutional nutrition programs rather than specialty products meeting the code's nominal description.