UNSPSC 50521711: Non GMO mysore bananas

The variety of non GMO bananas known as non GMO mysore bananas. 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 50521711 Non GMO mysore bananas is a Commodity code that names a specific fresh fruit product, but state and local procurement activity tagged to it encompasses broader fresh produce procurement spanning fresh bananas and mixed fruit-and-vegetable sourcing for school nutrition programs, health-care foodservice, and park concessions. Recent solicitations show school districts as the dominant buyer segment, with secondary activity from county parks departments and healthcare coalitions. Work solicited includes weekly or seasonal supply contracts for fresh bananas in specified ripeness and size ranges (typically petite or standard banana units in case packs), integration into mixed fresh-produce baskets for elementary student nutrition programs, and bid-level sourcing of produce inventories supporting school breakfast and lunch programs. Vendors must comply with USDA Buy American provisions where applicable, maintain HACCP food-safety plans, provide traceability documentation by farm of origin, meet delivery temperature and timing windows, and hold minimum commercial liability insurance.

Geographic activity centers in Georgia and Wisconsin, with secondary procurement activity in Florida and national initiatives. The Madison Metropolitan School District (Madison, Wisconsin) solicited petite bananas under RFB 4162 (due July 29, 2026) at an estimated annual value of $78,000 for 70–90 weekly cases during school sessions, September 2026 through June 2027, specifying 5" to 5.5" length at ripeness stages 3.5 through 4.5 per Chiquita color standards and delivery to the Food Production Center between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. The Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) posted IFB SN002-2027 (due June 26, 2026) for over 200 fresh-produce line items including multiple apple and berry varieties, root vegetables, melons, and specialty fruits for July 2026–June 2027 delivery to three school locations; the Bartow County School System (Georgia) sought local fresh fruits and vegetables within 400 miles under RFP 10-2026-019 (due June 22, 2026) for July 2026–June 2027 with four one-year renewal options. The Marion Health Care Coalition (unidentified state) posted a broader produce RFP (due August 21, 2026) for 2026–2027 supply, and Collier County Parks and Recreation (Florida) solicited food concessions via ITN (due March 6, 2025) for Sun N Fun Water Park and regional park facilities with local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points.