UNSPSC 50557023: Canned or jarred non GMO monstera

The variety of non GMO fruit known as non GMO monstera 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 50557023 Canned or jarred non-GMO monstera is a Commodity code that sees minimal relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The recent opportunities tagged under this code do not align with the code's nominal scope — the actual solicitations name canned fruit applesauce, dried fruit bars, apple crisps, supplemental food and consumables for state facilities, fresh produce and eggs for school nutrition programs, and main-line food service distribution, none of which are non-GMO monstera products. State and local governments are buying canned and jarred fruit products, fresh produce, and broad food service supplies through school districts, state agencies, and corrections departments, but the code's specific commodity designation does not match the work being actively procured.

The issuing bodies in the recent-opportunities block span school districts (Austin ISD, Fairfax County Public Schools, Rockwood R-VI, Liberty County Board of Education, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham County, Dallas ISD, Douglas County), state agencies (Oregon Department of Corrections, Illinois Chief Procurement Office, Texas HHSC and DSHS, Georgia Department of Education), and local authorities (City of Bridgeport). Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, Oregon, and a secondary tier including Connecticut, Missouri, and Virginia. Representative recent solicitations include the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S-29100-00017453 for canned fruit applesauce (4,760 cases, due July 31, 2026) and the Douglas County School System RFP 26-003 for food supply and distribution services across 32 schools (approximately $9,000,000 estimated annual value, proposals due February 18, 2026). The code shows activity across food procurement categories but does not appear to be the correct taxonomy placement for monstera-specific procurement.