UNSPSC 50536002: Dried non GMO hirado buntan pomelo

The variety of non GMO pomelos known as non GMO hirado buntan pomelo that has 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 50536002 Dried non-GMO hirado buntan pomelo is a Commodity code that does not reflect the actual procurement activity state and local governments conduct under this code designation. Recent opportunities tagged with this code solicited comprehensive grocery, fresh produce, and meal-delivery services across multiple product categories—not dried citrus items. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases sought grocery items spanning over 1,100 line items including breakfast items, cereals, baked goods, frozen products, condiments, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and meat products for the Bridgeport Board of Education Food & Nutrition Services under IFB BNB052266 (due June 30, 2026); the Texas Health and Human Services Commission requested food and consumable products for the El Paso State Supported Living Center under IFB HHS0017449 (due July 13, 2026); and Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia solicited fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including apple varieties, berries, cruciferous vegetables, root vegetables, citrus fruits, and specialty items under IFB SN002-2027 (due June 26, 2026). Issuing bodies using this code include school districts, state agencies, county boards of education, county commissioners, and municipal departments. Buyers span diverse governance types: K-12 school nutrition programs dominate (Fairfax County Public Schools, Meriden Public Schools, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Bulloch County Board of Education, Douglas County School System), with secondary activity from county senior services (Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners for congregate and home-delivered senior meals under ITB 26-00289, estimated $17.8 million over three years), state health agencies (Texas HHS, Georgia Department of Human Services), and municipalities (City of Dallas for catered meal delivery to city events).

Recent procurement activity concentrates in Georgia, Connecticut, Florida, Texas, Virginia, and Mississippi. The Meriden Public Schools RFP 026-41 for commercial groceries and USDA Foods to serve 8,200 students across 13 school sites projected an annual contract value of approximately $3.1 million (proposals due February 25, 2026); the Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-003 for food supply and distribution to 32 schools serving 25,500 students estimated annual expenditure of $9 million (proposals due February 18, 2026), while its separate RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative across 30 districts projected combined spending of approximately $5.5 million for two geographic areas (proposals due March 4, 2026). Standard compliance requirements across opportunities include Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic content), HACCP food safety plans, nutritional labeling, product formulation statements, commercial general liability insurance ($500,000 to $2 million per occurrence), compliance with Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act standards, and firm fixed pricing with no fuel surcharges. School districts typically require delivery Monday through Friday during restricted morning windows (6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.), e-procurement portal submission, and acceptance of electronic ordering systems. The code shows consistent activity but mismatch with its nominal scope—state and local buyers use this designation to procure broad-based food service supply rather than dried citrus products specifically.