UNSPSC 50591704: Dried Non GMO benik avocados

The variety of Non GMO avocados known as Non GMO benik avocados that have been dried 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 50591704 Dried Non GMO benik avocados is a Commodity code representing specialty dried fruits and produce items procured by state and local governments for food-service operations. State and local purchasing under this code focuses on bulk dried-fruit and specialty-produce ingredients for school nutrition programs, senior meal services, and institutional food operations. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and county nutrition departments, alongside state health and human services agencies managing congregate meal programs. Vendors must meet Buy American domestic content thresholds (typically 51% for processed agricultural commodities), provide HACCP certification, maintain allergen controls, and submit nutritional analyses with product formulations and health inspections. Delivery occurs on standard pallets to central warehouses and multiple school or facility sites, with firm fixed pricing and Net 30–Net 45 payment terms. Contracts run annual cycles aligned to fiscal or school years, with contract extensions at the issuing body's discretion.

Recent opportunities under this code originate from the Bridgeport Board of Education (Connecticut), the Texas Health and Human Services Commission serving the El Paso State Supported Living Center, Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners (Florida), the State of Georgia, and Pascagoula-Gautier School District (Mississippi). The Bridgeport grocery-items bid (IFB BNB052266, due June 30, 2026) spans over 1,100 line items across breakfast, produce, and dairy for the July 2026–June 2027 contract term. The Texas HHS IFB HHS0017449 (due July 13, 2026) references a prior contract value of $1.5 million for food and consumables. The Hancock County fresh-produce IFB (due June 26, 2026) encompasses over 200 line items of produce for three school sites through June 2027. The Hillsborough County senior meals ITB (ITB2600289, due June 25, 2026) carries an estimated three-year value of $17,832,659.90 for congregate and home-delivery meal services. Activity concentrates in the Southeast (Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Connecticut, Texas), with school districts representing the largest segment of recent solicitations.