UNSPSC 50554309: Canned or jarred non GMO mrs cooksey loquats

The variety of non GMO loquats known as non GMO mrs cooksey loquats 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 50554309 Canned or jarred non GMO mrs cooksey loquats is a Commodity code covering shelf-stable canned and jarred fruit products sourced by state and local food service operations, though recent procurement activity under this specific code does not focus on loquats in particular. State and local governments buying under the code are primarily school districts, county social service agencies, state correctional facilities, and specialized state institutions such as veterans homes and state supported living centers. The work being solicited reflects institutional food service procurement — bulk purchasing of shelf-stable protein, fruit, vegetable, and bakery products delivered to central distribution centers or on-site receiving areas, with pricing quoted per unit or per case on FOB Destination, fully prepaid delivery terms. Vendors must typically maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1 million to $2 million per occurrence, comply with USDA and FDA standards, provide firm fixed pricing for contract periods ranging from quarterly to annual terms, and meet prevailing wage, worker verification, and state-specific compliance requirements such as the Buy American provision under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act.

Recent activity spans the South, Midwest, and Pacific Northwest. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in Georgia issued an IWQ on October 13, 2026 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned proteins, soups, and vegetables, due October 19, 2026, with delivery required by December 7, 2026. The State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office has solicited weekly food orders for the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy on multiple occasions, most recently in August 2026 for the fourth quarter under both brand-specific and brand-or-equal specifications. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued ITBs for canned applesauce in May and July 2026, each for approximately two truckloads with historical pricing around $21.83 per case. Austin Independent School District posted an RFP in June 2026 for dried fruit bars and apple crisps for food service delivery to the central warehouse. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts have issued multiple IFBs for institutional food and consumables at state hospitals, supported living centers, and correctional facilities, with contract values ranging from $1.5 million annually to $4.5 million over three years.