UNSPSC 50554501: Canned or jarred non GMO alphonso mangoes

The variety of non GMO mangoes known as non GMO alphonso mangoes 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 50554501 Canned or jarred non-GMO alphonso mangoes is a Commodity code that state and local governments buy infrequently and tangentially—the recent solicitations tagged under this code do not center on alphonso mangoes but instead span canned applesauce, dried fruit bars, fresh produce, eggs, and broad food service supply. The Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and school districts across multiple states issue the bulk of food-related procurements, but those opportunities address mainstream cafeteria and institutional food service rather than specialty fruit products. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, followed by state corrections and health agencies; no repeat buyers have filed multiple solicitations specifically for canned or jarred mangoes. The code shows little activity aligned with its nominal scope—state and local procurement under this commodity appears dormant or misclassified in the recent record.

Geographic coverage spans Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Connecticut, Illinois, and Missouri, with school districts in Georgia (Hancock County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham, Douglas County) posting the highest volume of food service RFPs and ITBs. Representative solicitations include the Oregon Department of Corrections' ITB S2910000017453 (canned applesauce, due July 31, 2026), Austin Independent School District's RFP 27RFP004 (dried fruit bars and apple crisps, due July 16, 2026), and the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 (fresh produce and eggs, due March 4, 2026). None of these opportunities explicitly target alphonso mangoes or specialty canned/jarred mango products. The code's recent activity does not support a pursuit decision based on current state and local demand signals—buyers are acquiring commodity-level fruit and vegetable products through mainstream food service channels rather than niche specialty imports.