UNSPSC 50552902: Canned or jarred non GMO barhi or barhee dates

The variety of non GMO dates known as non GMO barhi or barhee dates 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 50552902 Canned or jarred non-GMO barhi or barhee dates (Commodity) does not align with the state and local procurement activity recorded under this code. The recent opportunities tagged with this UNSPSC number solicited canned applesauce, dried fruit bars, apple crisps, fresh produce, eggs, and comprehensive food service supplies—none of which are barhi or barhee dates or specialty date products. The mismatch suggests either a data-tagging error in the source system or that agencies are using this code as a catch-all placeholder for miscellaneous canned and jarred fruit items rather than the specific commodity its name indicates.

The issuing bodies span school districts (Austin ISD, Rockwood R-VI, Liberty County, Savannah-Chatham, Douglas County, Fairfax County), state corrections and health agencies (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas HHSC, Illinois Chief Procurement Office), and municipal school nutrition programs, with activity concentrated in Texas, Georgia, Missouri, Oregon, and Connecticut. Recent solicitations include Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S-29100-00017453 for canned applesauce (bids due July 31, 2026), Austin ISD RFP 27RFP004 for dried fruit bars and apple crisps (due July 16, 2026), Texas HHSC IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products including fresh produce (due July 13, 2026), and Hancock County Schools IFB SN002-2027 for fresh produce across multiple varieties (due June 26, 2026). Pricing in these procurements ranges from historical awards of $21.84 per case for canned applesauce to estimated annual values of $9 million for comprehensive food supply to school districts. Given the code's actual usage does not match its stated scope, vendors should verify the correct UNSPSC classification before pursuing opportunities listed under this number.