UNSPSC 50554502: Canned or jarred non GMO ataulfo mangoes

The variety of non GMO mangoes known as non GMO ataulfo 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 50554502 Canned or jarred non-GMO ataulfo mangoes is a Commodity code that frames a narrow product category, but the recent state and local opportunities posted under this code span a much broader spectrum of shelf-stable and fresh produce, canned fruits, and food-service commodities — with only limited direct relevance to the ataulfo mango specification. State and local buyers posting under this code or related food commodity codes are primarily county boards of education, state departments of corrections, state health and human services agencies, and municipal school districts. The scope of work actually being solicited includes canned applesauce, dried fruit bars, fresh produce by variety (apples, berries, citrus, melons, leafy greens, specialty fruits including mangos and papayas), and shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, soups, canned vegetables). Delivery is typically FOB destination to central warehouses, nutrition centers, or state facilities, with firm pricing quoted on a per-unit or per-case basis. Buy American provisions and USDA commodity compliance are common requirements.

Recent activity appears in Georgia, Illinois, Oregon, Texas, and Connecticut. Representative opportunities include Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners (Georgia) posting an IFQ for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned vegetables and proteins, due October 19, 2026; the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office soliciting weekly food orders for the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy under brand-specific and brand-or-equal specifications, with proposals due August 24, 2026; the Oregon Department of Corrections issuing an ITB for approximately 4,760 cases of canned applesauce with delivery to Salem, bids due July 31, 2026, with historical pricing at $21.84 per case; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission requesting bids on food and consumable products for the El Paso State Supported Living Center under IFB HHS0017449, proposals due July 11, 2026, with a historical contract value of $1.5 million for the prior period; and Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) posting an IFB for over 200 line items of fresh produce including mangos for the 2026-27 school year, bids due June 26, 2026. The code shows active procurement but with significant scope drift from the nominal ataulfo mango specification toward broader commodity food sourcing.