UNSPSC 50555605: Canned or jarred non GMO natal queen pineapple

The variety of non GMO pineapples known as non GMO natal queen 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 50555605 Canned or jarred non-GMO natal queen pineapple is a Commodity code that in practice encompasses a broader range of canned and jarred fruit products procured by state corrections departments, school districts, health and human services agencies, and local school nutrition programs. Recent solicitations under this code show state and local governments buying canned applesauce, canned pears, dried fruit bars, apple crisps, and fresh produce alongside the nominal pineapple specification, indicating that the code functions as a catch-all for shelf-stable and fresh fruit procurement at the institutional food service level. Issuing bodies include state corrections departments (Oregon Department of Corrections), state health agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Illinois Chief Procurement Office, Texas Department of State Health Services), independent school districts (Austin ISD, Dallas ISD, Fairfax County Public Schools, Rockwood R-VI, Liberty County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Hancock County Board of Education, Douglas County School System), and municipal entities (City of Bridgeport, Connecticut). School districts dominate the recent activity, reflecting the high volume of institutional meal service procurement across K-12 nutrition programs. Corrections and state health facility food service also represent a steady stream of opportunity.

Recent activity concentrates in the South and Mountain West, with significant procurement by Texas agencies (HHSC, TDCJ, DISD), Georgia school systems (Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham, Douglas County, Hancock County), Oregon Department of Corrections, and Connecticut municipal procurement. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued ITB S-29100-00017453 on July 10, 2026, for approximately 4,760 cases of canned applesauce (due July 31, 2026), applying a combined 10 percent preference for Oregon goods and Oregon-headquartered bidders, with historical pricing at $21.84 per case. Austin Independent School District posted RFP 27RFP004 on June 26, 2026 (due July 16, 2026) for dried fruit bars and apple crisps delivered to the district's central warehouse under Texas Education Code Section 44.031(3). The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0017449 on June 11, 2026 (due July 13, 2026) for food and consumable products to supply the HHSC El Paso State Supported Living Center with estimated historical monetary value of $1.5 million for the prior 12-month period, and also maintains an active statewide supplemental food and consumables contract (HHS0016792V2, $4.5 million maximum potential value over three years) spanning 210 line items including fresh, frozen, and specialty foods for state hospitals and supported living centers. Fairfax County Public Schools issued IFB 2000004323 on April 6, 2026 (due April 27, 2026) for Master Grocery K-12 supply to 45 schools and seven distribution kitchens, requiring minimum three years of food delivery experience and compliance with Buy American Act requirements. Douglas County School System procured fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative (RFP SN 26-004, posted February 4, 2026, due March 4, 2026) for 30 school districts across Georgia with estimated annual spending of $5.5 million combined.