UNSPSC 50554005: Canned or jarred non GMO meiwa kumquats

The variety of non GMO kumquats known as non GMO meiwa kumquats 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 50554005 Canned or jarred non-GMO meiwa kumquats, a Commodity code, nominally describes a single specialty fruit product, but state and local procurement activity under this code shows little direct relevance to kumquats themselves. Recent opportunities tagged under the code actually solicit broad shelf-stable food procurement — canned proteins, vegetables, applesauce, dried fruit bars, fresh produce, dairy, proteins, and miscellaneous food-service supplies — rather than a narrow specialty citrus item. State and local food service buyers use this code or related food commodity codes across departments of corrections, schools, county senior services, state hospitals, and state-supported living centers. Issuing bodies include state corrections departments (Oregon, Texas), state health and human services commissions (Texas), county boards of education (Hancock County, Georgia; Austin Independent School District, Texas), county social services (Gwinnett County, Georgia), municipal school systems (City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Board of Education), and state veterans' homes (Illinois). The pattern reflects broad, recurring demand for shelf-stable and refrigerated food supplies across institutional food service operations.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Illinois, and Connecticut, with multiple solicitations from a single buyer within months. Representative opportunities include Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners' October 2026 IFQ for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, soups, canned vegetables) for senior services, due October 19, 2026; the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office's multiple quarterly brand-specific and brand-or-equal RFP cycles for weekly food orders to the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy (most recent August 2026, due August 24); the Oregon Department of Corrections' July 2026 ITB for 4,760 cases of canned applesauce (historical award to Robbins Sales at $21.84 per case, first delivery within 60 days); Austin Independent School District's July 2026 RFP for dried fruit bars and apple crisps; and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's May 2026 IFB for supplemental food and consumables across state hospitals and supported living centers statewide (210 line items, up to $4.5 million over three years). Buyers typically require FOB destination delivery, firm fixed pricing, compliance with USDA commodity standards and FDA regulations, commercial general liability insurance, and delivery within 45–72 hours or specified windows. Most contracts run annual or quarterly terms with renewal options, and awards are made to lowest responsive and responsible bidders or on best-value criteria.