UNSPSC 50552501: Canned or jarred non GMO amarelle cherries

The variety of non GMO cherries known as non GMO amarelle cherries 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 50552501 Canned or jarred non-GMO amarelle cherries, a Commodity code, covers shelf-stable preserved fruit products sourced by state and local procurement offices for institutional food service, including correctional facilities, schools, senior services, and state-operated residential centers. State and local buyers under this code source canned and jarred fruit products—applesauce, cherries, and other preserved items—as components of larger food supply contracts spanning dozens or hundreds of line items of shelf-stable protein, produce, and staple goods. Issuing bodies include county governments (Gwinnett County, Georgia), state departments of corrections and health services (Oregon DOC, Texas HHSC, Illinois Veterans Home system), school districts (Austin ISD, Hancock County Board of Education, Bridgeport Board of Education), and state procurement offices acting on behalf of multiple agencies. Recent solicitations are structured as informal written quotes (IWQ), invitations for bid (ITB/IFB), and requests for proposals (RFP), with response dates typically 10–30 days after posting. Award is typically made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a per-unit or per-case basis, with pricing evaluated across thousands of cases or line items as part of comprehensive food service contracts valued in the hundreds of thousands to several million dollars.

Recent activity is concentrated in the Southeast (Georgia, Texas, Connecticut) and Pacific Northwest (Oregon), with secondary activity in Illinois. Representative recent solicitations include Gwinnett County's October 2026 IWQ for 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned products due October 19, 2026; Oregon Department of Corrections' July 2026 ITB for 4,760 cases of canned applesauce due July 31, 2026, with historical pricing at $21.84 per case and a 10% Oregon-based preference available; and Texas HHSC's IFB (HHS0017449) for food and consumables at the El Paso State Supported Living Center, due July 13, 2026, with a $1.5 million historical annual value. Delivery is nearly always FOB Destination with prepaid freight, and most contracts require compliance with Buy American provisions (minimum 51% domestic content for processed items), USDA commodity or grade specifications, food safety and labeling certifications, and insurance minimums of $1 million general commercial liability. Contract terms typically run one year (July-June or September-August) with optional renewal periods, and vendors must often provide three references and comply with state prompt payment acts, prevailing wage rules where applicable, and worker verification requirements.