UNSPSC 50555601: Canned or jarred non GMO cherimoya pineapple

The variety of non GMO pineapples known as non GMO cherimoya pineapple that has 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 50555601 Canned or jarred non-GMO cherimoya pineapple is a Commodity code covering preserved fruit products that state and local governments procure primarily for institutional food service—school districts, correctional facilities, health and human services agencies, and other state-operated facilities. Recent solicitations reveal that the code encompasses a broader range of canned and jarred fruit products than the specific code name suggests, with state and local buyers actually purchasing canned applesauce, dried fruit bars, apple crisps, fresh and frozen fruits, eggs, and comprehensive food service line items that include but are not limited to preserved fruit. School nutrition programs represent the dominant issuing-body category, with multiple school districts (Fairfax County Public Schools, Rockwood R-VI School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Liberty County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Austin Independent School District, and Douglas County School System) appearing across recent opportunities. State agencies including the Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Illinois Chief Procurement Office, and Georgia state government also solicit under or adjacent to this code. These buyers typically issue IFBs, RFPs, and ITBs with firm fixed pricing, minimum shelf-life requirements, compliance with USDA commodity specifications and Buy American provisions, and multi-year contract terms with renewal options.

Recent activity spans multiple states with notable concentration in the Southeast and Southwest. Oregon's Department of Corrections posted an ITB for canned applesauce (4,760 cases, bids due July 31, 2026) with a historical award price of $21.84 per case to Robbins Sales; Texas procurement by HHSC and TDCJ encompasses 210+ food line items with estimated values reaching $4.5 million over three years and $9 million annually for school food supply; Georgia school districts including Hancock County, Liberty County, Douglas County, Savannah-Chatham, and Muscogee County solicit fresh produce and food products on annual cycles; and Illinois state government seeks quarterly food orders with brand-specific requirements. The Texas Education Code Section 44.031(3) governs procurement in Texas school districts including Dallas ISD and Austin ISD. Connecticut and Virginia also show recent activity, with Bridgeport Board of Education and Fairfax County Public Schools pursuing multi-line-item food commodity contracts. Most contracts require delivery FOB destination with transportation prepaid, minimum commercial general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence, and compliance with federal debarment and E-Verify requirements. Bidders commonly face 51% domestic content minimums for processed products under Buy American provisions and must submit pricing through electronic portals (OregonBuys, Bonfire, TITAN School Solutions, OpenGov). No specific set-aside categories dominate, though some jurisdictions apply local or state vendor preferences (Oregon offers 5% preferences for in-state fabrication and headquarters location; Texas applies SmartBuy administrative fees).