UNSPSC 50555432: Canned or jarred non GMO onward pears

The variety of non GMO pears known as non GMO onward 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 50555432 Canned or jarred non-GMO onward pears, a Commodity code, describes shelf-stable fruit products that state and local governments procure for food service operations — school nutrition programs, correctional facilities, veterans homes, senior services centers, and state-supported living centers. Recent solicitations across the code reveal demand for canned and jarred fruits (applesauce, pears, mixed fruits) alongside broader food commodity buys that include canned proteins, vegetables, grains, and prepared entrees. The issuing bodies span county school districts, state departments of corrections, state health and human services agencies, and municipal nutrition centers. Vendors responding to these opportunities must meet USDA commodity specifications, comply with Buy American provisions where required, provide firm fixed pricing, maintain product liability and commercial general liability insurance, and commit to FOB destination delivery within specified timeframes — often 45 to 72 hours of order. Many solicitations require HACCP plans, E-Verify authorization, and debarment verification; some permit brand-or-equal substitution while others specify brand-specific requirements.

Recent activity shows geographic concentration in the Southeast and Southwest, with standout repeat buyers including the State of Illinois (Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy solicited quarterly food orders in June and August 2026), the State of Oregon Department of Corrections (applesauce ITBs in May and July 2026), the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (state hospitals and supported living centers), and school districts in Georgia (Gwinnett County, Hancock County) and Texas (Austin ISD). Representative opportunities include Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners requesting informal written quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned vegetables due October 19, 2026 (IWQ 140229); Oregon Department of Corrections issuing an ITB for 4,760 cases of canned applesauce due July 31, 2026 at $21.84 per historical case (S-29100-00017453); and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission soliciting supplemental food and consumable products statewide with a maximum three-year contract value of $4.5 million and a March 19, 2026 bid deadline (HHS0016792v2).