UNSPSC 50555042: Canned or jarred non GMO tunis oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO tunis 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 50555042 Canned or jarred non-GMO Tunis oranges is a Commodity code with minimal recent state and local procurement activity directly matching its nominal scope. The recent opportunities block contains no solicitations specifically for canned or jarred non-GMO Tunis oranges; the tagged records instead reflect broader food service procurement across school districts, corrections facilities, health and human services agencies, and state hospitals—covering canned applesauce, dried fruit bars, fresh produce, groceries, and general food supplies. The nominal code scope does not align with the work actually being solicited under these records.

State and local governments are actively purchasing food products through education (school nutrition programs), corrections (ODOC, TDCJ), and health services (Texas HHSC, Georgia school districts) channels, but the recent opportunities focus on commodity food bundles, fresh produce, and staple items rather than branded or specialty canned citrus. Oregon Department of Corrections has issued two recent ITBs for canned applesauce (due July 31, 2026 and June 2, 2026), Texas Health and Human Services Commission has solicited supplemental food and consumables for state hospitals and supported living centers (closing date March 19, 2026, maximum value $4.5 million over three years), and multiple school districts across Georgia, Texas, Missouri, Virginia, and Connecticut have posted RFPs and IFBs for fresh produce and grocery items with July 2026 contract start dates. The code shows little relevant recent activity and does not support a decision to pursue opportunities under it based on the available procurement record.