UNSPSC 50554311: Canned or jarred non GMO tanaka loquats

The variety of non GMO loquats known as non GMO tanaka 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 50554311 Canned or jarred non-GMO tanaka loquats is a Commodity code that sees little direct state and local procurement activity aligned with its specific product scope. Recent opportunities tagged under this code actually solicit broad shelf-stable and fresh food products for institutional food service — including canned vegetables, fruits, applesauce, dried fruit bars, fresh produce, proteins, dairy items, and consumable kitchen supplies — rather than tanaka loquats specifically. State and local issuing bodies purchasing under this nominal code include county boards of education, school districts, state departments of corrections, state health and human services commissions, county senior services operations, and municipalities. The work consists of purchasing produce, proteins, dairy, frozen entrees, condiments, and packaged goods to supply correctional facilities, state-supported living centers, public schools, senior centers, and other institutional canteens on either blanket or quarterly contract terms.

Recent opportunities span Georgia, Illinois, Oregon, Texas, and Connecticut. Representative recent solicitations include Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners' IFQ for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, canned vegetables, soups) due October 19, 2026; the Oregon Department of Corrections' ITB for canned applesauce in approximately 4,760 cases due July 31, 2026, with a historical award price of $21.84 per case to Robbins Sales; the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office's brand-specific and brand-or-equal proposals for weekly food orders at the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy due August 24, 2026; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB for food and consumable products at the El Paso State Supported Living Center due July 13, 2026, valued at $1.5 million for the prior contract period; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for over 200 line items of fresh produce spanning apples, berries, vegetables, and specialty produce for the 2026-27 school year due June 26, 2026; and the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut's bid for 115 line items of commodities including eggs, poultry, cheese, beef, and fruit and vegetable products for the Board of Education Nutrition Center due June 26, 2026. Buy American requirements and state-level set-asides (Oregon resident and fabrication preferences) appear in several recent opportunities.