UNSPSC 50554434: Canned or jarred non GMO reyna oranges

The variety of non GMO mandarin oranges and tangerines known as non GMO reyna 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 50554434 Canned or jarred non-GMO reyna oranges is a Commodity code that sees active state and local procurement primarily for canned and prepared fruit products rather than the specific reyna orange variety named in the code. Recent opportunities solicited under this code span canned applesauce, dried fruit bars, apple crisps, supplemental food and consumable products, fresh produce, and broad-based grocery and food service supplies for correctional facilities, school districts, health and human services agencies, and transit authorities. The work typically involves bulk purchase and delivery of shelf-stable or refrigerated food items to central warehouses, distribution centers, or individual school sites on firm fixed-price terms with deliveries on FOB Destination basis. Issuing bodies include state departments of corrections and health and human services, independent school districts, county boards of education, and municipal procurement offices. School nutrition programs dominate the recent activity, with multiple Georgia and Missouri school districts, Texas independent school districts, and Georgia county systems all posting competing solicitations during the past four months.

Geographic concentration is strongest in the South, particularly Georgia, Texas, and Missouri, with secondary activity in the Pacific Northwest and Connecticut. The Oregon Department of Corrections has posted two ITB opportunities for canned applesauce (S2910000017453, due July 31, 2026, and S2910000016975, due June 2, 2026, at historical pricing near $21.83 per case). The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued two statewide food and consumable procurement cycles targeting state hospitals and supported living centers with estimated values of $4.5 million over three years (HHS0017449, due July 13, 2026; HHS0016792v2, due March 19, 2026). School districts anchoring recent activity include Austin Independent School District (27RFP004 for dried fruit bars and apple crisps, due July 16, 2026), Dallas Independent School District (JC250079 for various food products, due April 2, 2026), Fairfax County Public Schools (IFB 2000004323 for Master Grocery K-12, due April 27, 2026), and Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri (two concurrent grocery solicitations with April 29, 2026 deadlines). Most solicitations require firm pricing for twelve-month contract periods, compliance with Buy American and nutritional standards, minimum insurance coverage of $1 million general liability, and delivery to multiple school sites or warehouse locations on weekly or as-needed schedules.