UNSPSC 50555903: Canned or jarred non GMO jolly red pomegranates

The variety of non GMO pomegranates known as non GMO jolly red pomegranates 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 50555903 Canned or jarred non-GMO jolly red pomegranates is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure shelf-stable canned and jarred fruit products—including pomegranates, applesauce, and other preserved fruits—primarily for institutional food service at correctional facilities, veterans' homes, state health and human services centers, school districts, and county social services departments. Recent solicitations show demand for bulk quantities at fixed unit pricing, often 1,000+ cases per award, with delivery to central distribution centers or on-site warehouses. Buyers specify USDA commodity compliance, minimum shelf-life requirements (typically one year), packaging standards (palletized, destination freight prepaid), and acceptance of brand-or-equivalent products where specified. Contracts are short-term (quarterly to annual) with firm pricing through the initial term and optional renewals; awards typically go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, though some buyers apply price preferences for state-resident or state-fabricated vendors. Issuing bodies include state corrections departments, state health and human services agencies, county boards of education, independent school districts, county social services offices, and municipal boards of education across multiple states.

Geographic activity is concentrated in Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Illinois, and Connecticut based on recent postings. Representative opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections' June 2026 ITB for approximately 1,904 cases of canned applesauce due June 2, 2026, at $21.827 per case historical pricing; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's May 2026 IFB for supplemental food and consumables statewide with a three-year potential value of $4.5 million and response deadline of March 19, 2026; the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners' October 2026 informal written quote for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned proteins and vegetables, due October 19, 2026; and the Austin Independent School District's June 2026 RFP for dried fruit bars and apple crisps due July 16, 2026. The code sees steady institutional demand but remains narrow in scope to preservation methods and product category; vendors typically compete on unit cost, compliance with commodity specifications, and delivery logistics rather than product innovation.