UNSPSC 50551703: Canned or jarred non GMO burro bananas

The variety of non GMO bananas known as non GMO burro bananas that have been canned or jarred 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 50551703 Canned or jarred non-GMO burro bananas is a Commodity code tracking state and local food procurement, but the recent opportunities block shows no solicitations specifically requesting burro bananas—canned or otherwise. Instead, recent state and local opportunities under this code or closely adjacent shelf-stable food categories reflect broad institutional food service demand: county nutrition programs, state corrections and veterans facilities, school districts, and health and human services agencies are soliciting canned and jarred fruits (applesauce, mixed fruit), dried fruit products, fresh produce, proteins, and general shelf-stable commodities for cafeteria, senior-center, and inmate feeding operations. The issuing bodies span Georgia county boards of education, Texas TDCJ and HHSC, Oregon Department of Corrections, Illinois state veterans homes, Connecticut school boards, and Connecticut municipal government. Scope typically includes firm fixed unit pricing, delivery to central distribution or warehouse locations, USDA compliance and grade standards, Buy American or domestic-content thresholds where applicable, and contract terms of one to three years with optional renewals.

Recent activity appears concentrated in Texas, Georgia, Oregon, Illinois, and Connecticut. Representative solicitations include the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (on behalf of TDCJ) Cafeteria Food Products IFB (May 2026, ~382 line items of shelf-stable proteins, grains, and canned goods across five warehouse regions); the Oregon Department of Corrections canned applesauce ITB for ~1,904 cases (May 2026 and July 2026 re-bid with 5% Oregon preference), historical price ~$21.83 per case; and the Texas HHSC supplemental food and consumables IFB (May 2026, 210 line items for state hospitals and living centers statewide, maximum contract value $4.5 million over three years). Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB for fresh produce (June 2026, 200+ line items, July 2026–June 2027 term, Buy American provision), and Gwinnett County (Georgia) requested informal written quotes for 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned proteins and vegetables (October 2026, due October 19). No recent opportunities specifically naming canned or jarred burro bananas appear in the source material; pursuit under this code should await evidence of direct demand signals from issuing bodies or category broadening by procurement offices.