UNSPSC 50552504: Canned or jarred non GMO bing cherries

The variety of non GMO cherries known as non GMO bing 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 50552504 Canned or jarred non-GMO Bing cherries is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure shelf-stable fruit products, though recent solicitation activity shows the code triggering for broader canned and preserved fruit categories rather than Bing cherries specifically. Issuing bodies span school districts (Austin Independent School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Liberty County Board of Education, Rockwood R-VI School District), state corrections and health agencies (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office), and county education systems (Douglas County School System). The work solicited includes canned applesauce, canned and jarred fruit products, dried fruit bars, and fresh produce for child nutrition services and institutional food service operations. Products must typically comply with USDA commodity specifications, FDA/USDA standards, Buy American Act requirements (minimum 51 percent domestic content for processed items where applicable), and school nutrition program guidelines limiting artificial colors, flavors, and additives. Delivery is generally FOB destination with all transportation prepaid, pricing firm fixed for contract periods, and contracts often include renewal options extending two to four years.

Geographic activity concentrates in the Southeast (Georgia, Florida), Mid-Atlantic (Connecticut), Midwest (Missouri, Illinois, Ohio), and Pacific Northwest (Oregon), with Texas and Georgia appearing most frequently in recent solicitations. Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S-29100-00017453 for 4,760 cases of canned applesauce due July 31, 2026, with a 5 percent combined Oregon-goods and Oregon-based-bidder preference and historical pricing of $21.84 per case; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products (including canned fruits within broader scope) for the El Paso State Supported Living Center due July 13, 2026, with estimated prior-period value of $1.5 million; and the Hancock County Board of Education IFB for fresh produce and eggs due June 26, 2026, spanning over 200 line items including apples, berries, and citrus with Buy American requirements. School nutrition contracts typically specify case quantities, unit pricing, delivery windows (Monday–Friday, early morning to early afternoon), and strict compliance with health and safety certifications including HACCP plans and E-Verify authorization.