UNSPSC 50554416: Canned or jarred non GMO king mandarin oranges

The variety of non GMO mandarin oranges and tangerines known as non GMO king mandarin oranges 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 50554416 Canned or jarred non-GMO king mandarin oranges is a Commodity code that in practice captures state and local procurement of canned and jarred fruit products across a broader range than the code name suggests—recent solicitations show state and local governments buying canned applesauce, dried fruit bars, apple crisps, fresh produce, eggs, and comprehensive food-service commodity bundles that include but are not limited to mandarin oranges. The issuing-body mix spans school districts (Fairfax County Public Schools, Hancock County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Dallas Independent School District, Rockwood R-VI School District, Liberty County Board of Education, Muscogee County School District, Douglas County School System, Austin Independent School District), state departments and agencies (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Illinois Chief Procurement Office, State of Georgia), and municipal procurement offices (City of Bridgeport, Connecticut). School nutrition programs and institutional food services dominate the recent activity, with repeat buyers including multiple Georgia school districts, Texas HHS facilities, and Oregon corrections.

Recent opportunities show sustained demand across the country. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued ITB S-29100-00017453 on July 10, 2026, for approximately 4,760 cases of canned applesauce due July 31, 2026, with a historical award price of $21.84 per case and a 10 percent combined preference for Oregon goods and vendors. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission Procurement and Contracting Services division issued IFB HHS0017449 on June 11, 2026, for food and consumable products at the El Paso State Supported Living Center with a due date of July 13, 2026 and prior contract value of $1.5 million annually. Dallas Independent School District issued RFP JC250079 on February 22, 2026, for various food products including spices and ice cream for the 2026–2027 school year due April 2, 2026. Douglas County School System in Georgia issued RFP SN 26-003 on January 21, 2026, for food supply and distribution services with estimated annual expenditure of approximately $9 million and a due date of February 18, 2026. Activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, Oregon, and Connecticut, with secondary procurement in Illinois, Missouri, and Virginia. Most awards go to lowest responsive and responsible bidders on firm-fixed-price, FOB-destination terms with 12-month contract periods and one to four renewal options; Buy American provisions and USDA compliance dominate specification sets for school district procurements.