UNSPSC 50554513: Canned or jarred non GMO kuini mangoes

The variety of non GMO mangoes known as non GMO kuini 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 50554513 Canned or jarred non-GMO kuini mangoes is a Commodity code that in practice encompasses a much broader range of shelf-stable and fresh food procurement by state and local entities than the specific mangoes named in its title. Recent state and local solicitations under this code span canned fruits (applesauce, fruit cocktail), dried fruit products (bars and crisps), fresh produce (apples, berries, citrus, melons, specialty fruits including mangos and papayas), and supplemental food and consumable supplies for institutional food service. Issuing bodies are mixed and include state departments (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State of Illinois, State of Georgia, Texas Comptroller on behalf of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice), counties (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, Hancock County Board of Education), cities (City of Bridgeport), and independent school districts (Austin Independent School District). The code sees repeated activity from state institutional food-service buyers, particularly corrections and state-supported living centers, and from school nutrition programs seeking both fresh and processed fruits under Buy American provisions.

Recent activity spans multiple regions with concentration in the South and Pacific Northwest. Texas solicitations are frequent, including TDCJ cafeteria food products (IFB 304T26300CF, due May 4, 2026), HHSC supplemental food and consumables for state hospitals and supported living centers (HHS0016792V2, due March 19, 2026), and HHSC El Paso State Supported Living Center food and consumables (IFB HHS0017449, due July 13, 2026, with prior-period value of $1.5 million). Oregon Department of Corrections has issued multiple ITBs for canned fruit applesauce (S2910000017453, due July 31, 2026, and S2910000016975, due June 2, 2026, both referencing a prior award to Robbins Sales and MJ Kellner respectively at approximately $21.80–$21.84 per case). The State of Illinois solicited weekly food orders for the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy across multiple quarters (brand-specific and brand-or-equal offerings, due June 17, August 24, and earlier dates in 2026). School districts and counties in Georgia and Connecticut—Hancock County Schools (fresh produce for SY27, IFB due June 26, 2026), Gwinnett County (informal quote for food items, IFQ due October 19, 2026), and Bridgeport Board of Education (115 commodity line items, due June 26, 2026)—show sustained demand. Institutional buyers enforce Buy American provisions, HACCP plans, and prevailing wage compliance; pricing is typically firm-fixed with unit-rate evaluation, and awards often split by line item or go to single vendors based on best value rather than lowest price alone.