UNSPSC 50555335: Canned or jarred non GMO kaweah peaches

The variety of non GMO peaches known as non GMO kaweah peaches 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 50555335 Canned or jarred non-GMO kaweah peaches is a Commodity code that encompasses shelf-stable canned and jarred fruit products—including applesauce, apple crisps, and other processed fruit items—purchased by state and local jurisdictions for institutional food service. State and local governments use this code to procure bulk canned fruit for school nutrition programs, corrections facilities, state-supported living centers, senior services, veterans homes, and county food assistance operations. The work involves specifications for USDA compliance, shelf life, packaging, and delivery to central distribution points or multiple facility locations, often with firm fixed pricing per case or unit and FOB destination terms including transportation prepaid. Issuing bodies span state departments (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Oregon Department of Corrections, State of Illinois, State of Georgia), county boards of education (Hancock County Schools, Gwinnett County), city school districts (Austin Independent School District, City of Bridgeport Board of Education), and county social services (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners).

Recent opportunities show activity concentrated in the Southeast (Georgia, Texas, Connecticut), Midwest (Illinois), and Pacific Northwest (Oregon). The Oregon Department of Corrections issued two ITBs for canned applesauce in May and July 2026 at approximately 1,900–4,760 cases per solicitation, historical pricing near $21.83 per case, with ITB S2910000017453 closing July 31, 2026, and a prior award to Robbins Sales. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0016792V2 for supplemental food and consumables including canned fruits across state hospitals and supported living centers, with a maximum potential value of $4.5 million over three years and a March 19, 2026, response deadline. The Texas Comptroller on behalf of TDCJ issued IFB 304T-26-300CF for cafeteria food products including canned vegetables and fruits with an extended May 4, 2026, deadline and delivery to six TDCJ distribution points across Texas. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners requested informal written quotes (IWQ 140229) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned vegetables and proteins due October 19, 2026, with delivery required by December 7, 2026. The State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office issued multiple brand-specific and brand-or-equal RFPs for weekly food orders at the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy in June and August 2026. Austin Independent School District posted RFP 27RFP004 for dried fruit bars and apple crisps with a July 16, 2026, proposal deadline. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases requested bids for commodities including fruit products for the Board of Education Nutrition Center (BNB053266) due June 26, 2026, with MBE/CBE certifications applicable.