UNSPSC 50554428: Canned or jarred non GMO nocatee tangelo oranges

The variety of non GMO mandarin oranges and tangerines known as non GMO nocatee tangelo 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 50554428 Canned or jarred non GMO nocatee tangelo oranges is a Commodity code that designates a narrow product line — processed citrus fruit in sealed containers — but the recent state and local opportunities on record show little activity specifically for this exact item. The opportunities posted under this code span a much broader scope: shelf-stable canned and jarred food products, including canned vegetables, fruits, applesauce, and mixed food supplies purchased by state departments, county boards of education, school districts, and corrections agencies. State and local buyers under this code include county purchasing offices (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners), state departments (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State of Illinois, State of Georgia), independent school districts (Austin ISD, Hancock County Board of Education, Bridgeport Board of Education), and specialized state institutions (Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy, Texas Department of Criminal Justice). The mix reflects routine food service procurement across corrections, veteran care, school nutrition, and community services.

Geographic activity concentrates in the Southeast (Georgia, Texas, Connecticut), Midwest (Illinois), and Pacific Northwest (Oregon), with additional procurement from state-level centralized purchasing divisions. Representative recent opportunities include Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners' IFQ for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (canned proteins, vegetables, sauces) due October 19, 2026; the Oregon Department of Corrections' ITB for approximately 4,760 cases of canned applesauce delivered to Salem, due July 31, 2026 at $21.84 per case historical pricing; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB for supplemental food and consumables including canned fruits and vegetables statewide, with a maximum potential value of $4.5 million over three years; and Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items, due June 26, 2026. The Commodity code shows active procurement under multiple notice types (IFB, IFQ, RFP) with firm delivery schedules, FOB destination terms, and compliance requirements for USDA standards and liability insurance; however, no recent solicitations specifically name nocatee tangelo oranges or equivalent canned citrus products, suggesting the code's nominal product does not represent material current demand.