UNSPSC 50555874: Canned or jarred non GMO saphire plums

The variety of non GMO plums known as non GMO saphire 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 50555874 Canned or jarred non-GMO sapphire plums (Commodity) does not match the state and local procurement activity currently posted under this code. Recent opportunities tagged to this Commodity instead solicit canned applesauce, dried fruit bars, apple crisps, fresh produce, eggs, and broad food-service supply contracts—none of which align with the code's nominal scope of canned or jarred sapphire plums specifically. The Oregon Department of Corrections has posted two separate ITBs for canned applesauce (S2910000017453, due July 31, 2026, and S2910000016975, due June 2, 2026), both specifying USDA commodity specifications for canned fruit delivered to the Central Distribution Center in Salem at historical prices near $21.84 per case. Austin Independent School District solicited dried fruit bars and apple crisps under RFP 27RFP004 (due July 16, 2026). School districts and state facilities dominate the issuing-body mix—Hancock County Board of Education, Fairfax County Public Schools, Rockwood R-VI School District, Douglas County School System, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Liberty County Board of Education, and Muscogee County School District all solicited fresh produce and food supplies for school nutrition programs. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Texas Department of Criminal Justice solicited supplemental food and consumable products statewide, while Dallas Independent School District requested food products for child nutrition services. Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia (multiple school districts), Texas (state agencies and school districts), Oregon (Department of Corrections), Missouri (school districts), Connecticut (Bridgeport Board of Education), and Virginia (Fairfax County Public Schools).

The code's mismatch with actual procurement activity signals either a classification error in the state and local opportunity database or minimal genuine demand for canned sapphire plums specifically. Food procurement at state and local levels focuses on commodity items, fresh produce, proteins, dairy, and prepared entrees delivered under firm fixed pricing with FOB destination terms and compliance with Buy American and USDA nutritional standards. Canned fruit more broadly sees activity, but specialized products like sapphire plums do not appear in any recent solicitation. Vendors pursuing this code should verify the correct UNSPSC classification with issuing bodies before investing in pursuit, as the posted opportunities may reflect data-quality issues rather than actionable demand.