UNSPSC 50555448: Canned or jarred non GMO stark crimson pears

The variety of non GMO pears known as non GMO stark crimson 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 50555448 Canned or jarred non-GMO stark crimson pears is a Commodity code, though the recent opportunities posted under this code span a broader range of shelf-stable and fresh food products than the nominal code name suggests. State and local governments buy canned fruits (applesauce, pears), dried fruit products, fresh produce, frozen entrees, proteins, dairy, and staple pantry items for school nutrition programs, correctional facilities, state veterans homes, senior services centers, and state-supported living centers. Issuing bodies include state departments (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts on behalf of the Department of Criminal Justice), county boards of education (Hancock County Board of Education, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners), independent school districts (Austin ISD, City of Bridgeport Board of Education), and city procurement offices (City of Bridgeport). The scope of work covers food procurement ranging from single-line-item purchases (canned applesauce) to broad commodity bundles spanning 200+ line items including proteins, produce, dairy, bakery, and consumables. Most solicitations require firm fixed pricing, delivery within specified timeframes (typically 45–72 hours or longer), compliance with USDA and FDA standards, and minimum commercial general liability insurance. Many buyers apply the Buy American provision requiring at least 51 percent domestic content in processed products.

The code shows activity across the Southeast (Georgia, Florida), Midwest (Illinois, Texas), and Pacific Northwest (Oregon), with school districts and state agencies as repeat buyers. Representative recent opportunities include Gwinnett County's IFB for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, canned proteins, vegetables, sauces) with quotes due October 19, 2026; Oregon Department of Corrections' ITBs for canned applesauce (approximately 4,760 cases in July 2026 and 1,904 cases in May 2026, both with historical pricing near $21.84–$21.83 per case); State of Illinois quarterly food orders for the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy (brand-specific and brand-or-equal RFPs posted in June and August 2026); Texas HHSC's IFB for supplemental food and consumables across state hospitals and supported living centers with a maximum potential value of $4.5 million over three years (bid due March 19, 2026); and Hancock County Schools' IFB for fresh produce spanning 200+ line items for the 2026–27 school year (bid due June 26, 2026). Texas Department of Criminal Justice's cafeteria food IFB (approximately 382 line items across six distribution points, due May 4, 2026, extended via addendum) represents one of the largest recent procurements. Award decisions typically prioritize lowest responsive and responsible bidders or best value based on price, compliance with specifications, and vendor performance history.