UNSPSC 50536501: Dried non GMO white sapotes

The variety of non GMO sapotes known as non GMO white sapotes 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 50536501 Dried non-GMO white sapotes, a Commodity code, does not reflect the actual procurement activity in the source material. The recent opportunities tagged to this code predominantly solicit fresh produce, grocery staples, and prepared meal services for school nutrition programs, senior meal delivery, and institutional food service, with no mention of dried white sapotes or any specialized dried fruit products in any of the posted solicitations.

State and local governments are not procuring dried non-GMO white sapotes under this code. School districts across Georgia, Connecticut, Florida, Mississippi, Texas, and Virginia are issuing IFBs, RFPs, and RFQs for fresh produce (apples, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, citrus), comprehensive grocery supply contracts spanning breakfast items, proteins, dairy, frozen goods, and condiments, and meal preparation and delivery services for student nutrition and senior meal programs. Issuing bodies include Fairfax County Public Schools (Virginia), Hancock County Schools (Georgia), Bridgeport Board of Education (Connecticut), Douglas County School System (Georgia), Bulloch County Schools (Georgia), Savannah-Chatham County Schools (Georgia), Meriden Public Schools (Connecticut), Pascagoula-Gautier School District (Mississippi), Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners (Florida), and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Recent solicitations show firm-fixed pricing, Buy American requirements, HACCP compliance mandates, delivery to school and institutional sites, and contract terms typically spanning July through June fiscal years. The code assignment appears misaligned with the goods and services actually being sought.