UNSPSC 50552516: Canned or jarred non GMO duke cherries

The variety of non GMO cherries known as non GMO duke 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 50552516 Canned or jarred non GMO duke cherries is a Commodity code for preserved fruit products that state and local governments procure primarily through school nutrition and correctional facility food service programs. The recent opportunities show minimal direct activity under this specific code; instead, state and local solicitations tag broader canned and preserved fruit categories under related codes while seeking applesauce, mixed canned fruits, fresh produce, and comprehensive food service supply contracts. When canned fruit does appear in recent opportunities—such as the Oregon Department of Corrections' ITB for canned applesauce (ITB S-29100-00017453, due July 31, 2026)—procurement is framed as part of larger food commodity buys rather than single-SKU specialty purchases. The issuing bodies running food service procurements span state corrections departments, state health and human services agencies, school districts, and educational cooperatives across multiple states.

Geographic activity in recent months concentrates in Texas (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Dallas Independent School District, Austin Independent School District), Georgia (Hancock County Board of Education, Liberty County Board of Education, Muscogee County School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Douglas County School System), Oregon (Oregon Department of Corrections), Connecticut (City of Bridgeport), and Missouri (Rockwood R-VI School District). The code shows limited recent direct procurement signals; the broader pattern suggests canned fruit sits within large, multi-SKU food service and nutrition solicitations where preserved fruit is one line item among hundreds rather than a standalone purchase driver. School districts and state agencies evaluating canned fruit suppliers should expect to compete alongside broader food-service distributors in RFP and IFB contexts with firm fixed pricing, delivery to central warehouses or school sites, Buy American and nutritional compliance requirements, and contract terms running one to three years with renewal options.