UNSPSC 50554511: Canned or jarred non GMO kent mangoes

The variety of non GMO mangoes known as non GMO kent 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 50554511 Canned or jarred non-GMO Kent mangoes is a Commodity code that state and local governments source primarily as shelf-stable produce inputs for food-service operations at correctional facilities, senior centers, schools, and state-supported living centers. Recent solicitations show the code capturing a narrow slice of broader food-procurement activity—canned and jarred fruit items appear across multiple recent opportunities but Kent mangoes specifically have not been named in the posted solicitations; instead, issuing bodies are buying canned applesauce, dried fruit bars, apple crisps, fresh produce bundles, and diverse shelf-stable protein, dairy, and vegetable inventories under related food codes. The work being solicited encompasses acquisition of shelf-stable, ready-to-consume or minimal-prep fruit products meeting USDA grade and commodity standards, with strict compliance on packaging, labeling, shelf life, and temperature control. Issuing bodies span state corrections departments, state health and human services agencies, county school boards, city school districts, and special-purpose state facilities.

Geographic activity is concentrated in the South and West: Oregon Department of Corrections has posted two recent applesauce bids (May and July 2026); Texas agencies—HHSC, TDCJ, and the Comptroller's office—have issued multiple food-service RFQs and IFBs; Georgia Department and Hancock County Schools in Georgia have posted fresh and processed produce solicitations; Illinois Chief Procurement Office has issued recurring weekly food-order contracts for the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy; and Connecticut and Connecticut school districts have posted broader commodity food bids. Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections' ITB S-29100-00017453 for approximately 4,760 cases of canned applesauce with a historical award price of $21.84 per case (bids due July 31, 2026); the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumables to El Paso State Supported Living Center with a prior-period value of $1.5 million (proposals due July 13, 2026); Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners' informal written quote for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned proteins and vegetables (quotes due October 19, 2026); and Austin Independent School District RFP 27RFP004 for dried fruit bars and apple crisps (proposals due July 16, 2026). No recent opportunities specifically named Kent mangoes, suggesting the code carries minimal current procurement volume under state and local issuing bodies.