UNSPSC 50552606: Canned or jarred non GMO etrog citrons

The variety of non GMO citrons known as non GMO etrog citrons 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 50552606 Canned or jarred non-GMO etrog citrons is a Commodity code that represents a narrow product category, but state and local government procurement activity under this code shows minimal direct relevance to the actual line items being solicited. Recent opportunities tagged with this code involve canned applesauce, dried fruit bars, apple crisps, fresh produce, eggs, and broad food service supply contracts—none of which match the nominal scope of non-GMO etrog citrons. Oregon Department of Corrections has posted multiple invitations to bid for canned fruit applesauce (ITB S-29100-00017453, due July 31, 2026, and ITB S-29100-00016975, due June 2, 2026), with historical pricing around $21.82–21.84 per case. School districts across Texas, Georgia, Missouri, Connecticut, and Virginia are actively procuring fresh produce, grocery items, and general food service products through RFPs and IFBs, but none of these solicitations target etrog citrons or their jarred equivalents. The code shows little relevant recent activity for the specific commodity named.

State and local food procurement is concentrated among school districts, state corrections departments, state health and human services agencies, and smaller municipal bodies. Issuing bodies include the Oregon Department of Corrections, Austin Independent School District, Illinois Chief Procurement Office, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), City of Bridgeport (Connecticut), Fairfax County Public Schools (Virginia), Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri), Douglas County School System (Georgia), Dallas Independent School District (Texas), and Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia). These jurisdictions solicit food products primarily through ITBs and RFPs with response dates ranging from late June through late July 2026. Geographic concentration spans Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Connecticut, Virginia, Missouri, and Illinois, with school district nutrition programs representing the largest buyer segment. Because the code's nominal definition does not align with the actual food products being purchased in the recent opportunities listed, business development professionals should verify the correct UNSPSC classification before pursuing opportunities or assess whether citrus product lines fit within broader commodity food supply contracts with state agencies or school systems.