UNSPSC 50555841: Canned or jarred non GMO interspecific type plums

The variety of non GMO plums known as non GMO interspecific type plums 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 50555841 Canned or jarred non-GMO interspecific type plums (Commodity) does not reflect the actual procurement activity under this code in state and local solicitations. Recent state and local opportunities tagged to this code show no instances of purchases for canned or jarred plums; instead, the available solicitations cover broad food service supply, canned applesauce, dried fruit products, fresh produce, and miscellaneous grocery items for school nutrition programs, corrections facilities, and state health and human services institutions. The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned to its nominal scope.

State and local food service procurement is dominated by school districts, state agencies managing corrections and supported living centers, and regional cooperatives, with activity concentrated in Georgia, Texas, Missouri, Oregon, Connecticut, and Virginia. Representative opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections issuing ITB S-29100-00017453 for canned applesauce (4,760 cases, due July 31, 2026), the Texas Health and Human Services Commission procuring supplemental food and consumable products statewide under IFB HHS0017449 (due July 13, 2026), the Douglas County School System in Georgia soliciting fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative for 30 districts (RFP due March 4, 2026), and Dallas Independent School District requesting various food products for the 2026-2027 school year under RFP JC250079 (due April 2, 2026). These procurements typically use IFB or RFP methods with firm fixed pricing, FOB destination delivery, and Buy American compliance requirements. If your firm pursues food service supply to public institutions, this code warrants reassignment to capture the actual commodity categories being solicited—canned fruits broadly, fresh produce, proteins, dairy, and prepared foods—rather than the specific plum designation.