UNSPSC 50555022: Canned or jarred non GMO late valencia oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO late valencia oranges 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 50555022 Canned or jarred non-GMO late Valencia oranges is a Commodity code covering shelf-stable citrus products that state and local governments procure as part of broader food-service supply buys for institutional feeding programs. Recent opportunities show this code appearing within multi-line-item food solicitations for school districts, county senior services, state-operated facilities, and corrections departments, where oranges and citrus products are typically one of dozens of shelf-stable or fresh-produce line items rather than standalone procurements. The work involves supplying canned citrus that meets USDA commodity specifications, FDA standards, and stated shelf-life requirements, delivered on FOB destination terms with firm fixed pricing. Issuing bodies span state departments (corrections, health and human services, veterans services), county education boards and county social services, city school districts, and special-purpose institutional facilities.

Recent activity appears concentrated in Georgia, Illinois, Texas, Oregon, and Connecticut. Representative solicitations include Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners requesting informal written quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned products for the Department of Community Services (IWQ 140229, due October 19, 2026); the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office soliciting weekly food orders for the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy under brand-or-equal and brand-specific specifications (due August 24, 2026); the Oregon Department of Corrections requesting bids on canned fruit applesauce at approximately 4,760 cases (ITB S-29100-00017453, due July 31, 2026, historical award $21.84 per case to Robbins Sales); and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission soliciting supplemental food and consumables to state hospitals and supported living centers statewide, including canned and fresh fruits and vegetables across 210 line items (IFB HHS0016792v2, due March 19, 2026, with potential three-year value up to $4.5 million). Most solicitations apply Buy American or domestic-content preferences and require USDA compliance certification, liability insurance, and HACCP or recall plans.