UNSPSC 50555421: Canned or jarred non GMO hosui pears

The variety of non GMO pears known as non GMO hosui pears 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 50555421 Canned or jarred non GMO Hosui pears is a Commodity code that names a specific preserved fruit product, but the recent state and local contract opportunities show that governments are actually buying canned or jarred fruit products far more broadly — including applesauce, dried fruit bars, fresh produce, and mixed food and consumable items that may or may not include the specific Hosui pear variety. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code span school districts, county boards of education, state corrections and health agencies, and municipal purchasing offices. The work being solicited is procurement of shelf-stable fruit products for food service operations, cafeteria meal programs, and institutional food supply — including both brand-specific and brand-or-equal specifications depending on the jurisdiction's procurement rules. Institutions typically bundle fruit products with other shelf-stable or fresh foods in single bids or multi-item contracts, and delivery is usually consolidated to a central warehouse or distribution center with F.O.B. Destination and prepaid freight terms.

Recent opportunities show activity concentrated in Georgia, Illinois, Oregon, Texas, and Connecticut. The Oregon Department of Corrections posted two ITBs for canned fruit applesauce (approximately 1,900–4,700 cases each, ITBs S2910000016975 and S2910000017453, with response dates of June 2, 2026, and July 31, 2026, respectively), applying a combined 10 percent Oregon-goods and Oregon-resident-bidder preference and accepting sweetened or unsweetened product meeting USDA 2011 commodity specifications. The State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office solicited weekly food orders for the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy with both brand-specific and brand-or-equal options across multiple quarters in 2026 (proposals due August 24, 2026, and June 17, 2026). Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in Georgia requested informal written quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of mixed shelf-stable food items including canned proteins and vegetables (IWQ 140229, due October 19, 2026). The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued a statewide IFB for supplemental food and consumables serving state hospitals and supported living centers (HHS0016792v2, due March 19, 2026, with an estimated three-year contract value of $4.5 million). Austin Independent School District posted an RFP for dried fruit bars and apple crisps (27RFP004, due July 16, 2026). Buy American provisions requiring minimum 51 percent domestic content apply in school lunch contexts; prevailing wage and commercial general liability insurance ($1–$2 million) are standard across state and local food service contracts.