UNSPSC 50595512: Dried Non GMO aji dulces peppers

The variety of Non GMO peppers known as Non GMO aji dulces peppers 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 50595512 Dried Non GMO aji dulces peppers is a Commodity code that reflects a narrow ingredient category within broader food procurement. State and local opportunities tagged with this code do not consistently center on dried aji dulces peppers as a primary procurement focus; instead, recent solicitations use the code within comprehensive food supply contracts spanning hundreds of line items across produce, proteins, dairy, grains, and prepared items. The issuing bodies are primarily school districts and county boards of education, along with state agencies and municipal purchasing offices acquiring food for cafeterias, senior meal programs, and institutional dining operations. These jurisdictions source dried peppers and specialty produce as components of larger master grocery, fresh produce, and food distribution agreements rather than as standalone commodity buys.

School districts dominate the recent activity: Bridgeport Public Schools (Connecticut), Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), Bulloch County Board of Education (Georgia), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), Meriden Public Schools (Connecticut), and Douglas County School System (Georgia) have all posted opportunities in the past six months covering comprehensive food products including seasonings, condiments, and produce. State agencies and county commissions also participate—the Texas Health and Human Services Commission procured food and consumables for El Paso State Supported Living Center (IFB posted June 11, 2026, due July 13, 2026), and the State of Georgia issued solicitations for fresh produce and food supplies. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) solicited senior meal preparation and delivery services (ITB 26-00289, due June 25, 2026, estimated value $17.8 million over three years). The City of Dallas (Texas) and City of Meriden (Connecticut) also appear as procuring entities. Recent opportunities cluster in Georgia, Connecticut, Florida, Texas, and Mississippi, with school nutrition programs as the primary drivers of demand. Most contracts run from July 1 through June 30 to align with the school calendar, and all include Buy American provisions requiring domestic agricultural content (typically 51 percent minimum for processed products), HACCP compliance, nutritional standards under the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, and delivery to multiple school sites or central warehouses. Pricing is firm fixed throughout contract terms, with payment terms typically Net 30 to Net 45 days and delivery windows constrained to school or institutional operating hours.