UNSPSC 50554522: Canned or jarred non GMO sensation mangoes

The variety of non GMO mangoes known as non GMO sensation 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 50554522 Canned or jarred non-GMO sensation mangoes is a Commodity code covering shelf-stable preserved fruit products that state and local governments acquire for food service and nutrition programs. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing canned fruit products—applesauce, mixed fruit, and other preserved items—for correctional facilities, veterans' homes, state-supported living centers, school districts, county nutrition programs, and municipal facilities. The scope spans fresh and processed fruit procurement rather than mangoes specifically; recent opportunities reveal a broader pattern of preserved and fresh fruit acquisition across institutional foodservice. Issuing bodies include state departments (Oregon Department of Corrections, Illinois Chief Procurement Office, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State of Georgia), county boards of education and commissioners (Gwinnett County, Hancock County), city school districts (Austin Independent School District, Bridgeport Board of Education), and special-purpose facilities (state-supported living centers, veterans' homes, state hospitals). These jurisdictions solicit fruit and produce contracts on recurring cycles—quarterly, annually, or multi-year terms—for centralized warehouse delivery to multiple facility locations.

Recent activity concentrates in the Southeast and West. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued two ITBs for canned applesauce (May 2026 and July 2026, both due June 2 and July 31 respectively, with historical pricing at $21.82–$21.84 per case). Texas Health and Human Services Commission procured supplemental food and consumables including fruit products statewide through IFB HHS0016792V2 (due March 19, 2026, with an estimated maximum contract value of $4.5 million over three years) and IFB HHS0017449 for the El Paso State Supported Living Center (due July 13, 2026, with prior-period historical value of $1.5 million). Illinois Chief Procurement Office solicited weekly food orders for the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy across multiple quarterly cycles (June and August 2026, brand-specific and brand-or-equal specifications). Georgia issued a general food and supplies procurement (due June 22, 2026) and Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners requested informal written quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned products (due October 19, 2026). School districts—Hancock County Board of Education (fresh produce, June 26, 2026), Austin Independent School District (dried fruit bars, July 16, 2026), and City of Bridgeport (115 commodity line items through June 26, 2026)—also actively procure fruit and preserve products. Buy American provisions requiring 51 percent domestic content in processed products appear in school and state facility solicitations. Competitive opportunities typically award to lowest responsive and responsible bidder or best-value basis, with contract terms of one to three years and optional renewals.