UNSPSC 50554919: Canned or jarred non GMO fire pearl nectarines

The variety of non GMO nectarines known as non GMO fire pearl nectarines 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 50554919 Canned or jarred non-GMO fire pearl nectarines is a Commodity code that covers shelf-stable canned and jarred fruit products procured by state and local governments for institutional food service. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring canned fruit—applesauce, canned nectarines, and dried fruit products—as components of broader food-service and nutrition programs. Issuing bodies include county school systems (Hancock County Board of Education, Austin Independent School District, Bridgeport Board of Education), state corrections departments (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Department of Criminal Justice), state health and human services agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy operated by the State of Illinois), county departments (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners), and municipal school nutrition centers (City of Bridgeport). The code sees procurement activity across school nutrition programs, institutional food service for correctional and care facilities, and senior services food programs. Issuing bodies typically solicit via IFB, RFQ, or RFP, with awards based on lowest-responsive-responsible bid or best value evaluation.

Recent activity spans multiple states with the most visible solicitation volume in Georgia, Texas, Illinois, Oregon, and Connecticut. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued two separate ITBs for canned applesauce (May 2026 and July 2026), with the July solicitation spanning approximately 4,760 cases at a historical price of $21.84 per case, due July 31, 2026. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission procured supplemental food and consumables statewide including canned fruits for state hospitals and supported living centers, with a maximum potential value of $4.5 million over three years and a response deadline of March 19, 2026. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia solicited fresh and processed produce including specialty fruit items for school year 2026–27, with bids due June 26, 2026. Austin Independent School District issued an RFP for dried fruit bars and apple crisps with a July 16, 2026 proposal deadline. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in Georgia requested informal written quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned proteins and vegetables, due October 19, 2026. The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Board of Education Nutrition Center bid on commodities including fruit and vegetable products with a June 26, 2026 submission deadline. Activity reflects consistent year-round demand from school nutrition programs and institutional food service operators.