UNSPSC 50522400: Non GMO cherimoyas

The type of non GMO fruit known as non GMO cherimoyas. 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 50522400 Non GMO cherimoyas, a Class code, captures state and local procurement of specialty fresh produce items, specifically non-GMO cherimoya fruit and related specialty fruit and vegetable products for food service operations. The code sees activity across school districts, county parks and recreation departments, healthcare coalitions, and county education boards, with school nutrition programs representing a significant buyer segment. Recent solicitations reveal that state and local governments purchase fresh produce under this code primarily through food-service contracts that specify varieties, ripeness stages, delivery windows, temperature requirements, traceability documentation, and compliance with HACCP and food-safety regulations. Issuing bodies emphasize sourcing preferences—including local and domestic agricultural content, organic certification, and geographic-proximity requirements—and frequently weight cost at 40 percent while allocating substantial points to vendor qualifications, food-safety compliance, and service capability. Diverse-owned business status and local-vendor preferences appear in multiple recent opportunities as evaluation factors.

Recent activity concentrates in the Southeast, with Georgia and Wisconsin school systems leading the solicitation volume. Madison Metropolitan School District issued RFBs for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 annual contract value, due July 29, 2026) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles of Madison and Wisconsin (approximately 5,900 weekly servings, due July 29, 2026). Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia released an IFB for over 200 fresh-produce line items including apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, and specialty items with delivery to three school locations (bids due June 26, 2026, contract July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027). Bartow County School System in Georgia sought local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (proposals due June 22, 2026, anticipated award July 20, 2026). Marion Health Care Coalition requested qualified produce vendors for the 2026–2027 period (proposals due August 21, 2026). Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including diverse fresh and frozen food-service offerings (proposals due March 6, 2025, ITN scored on food safety, menu variety, and local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points). The State of Georgia released a bid for food, supplies, and other kitchen products (due June 22, 2026), and Early County Board of Education sought line-by-line food bids for approximately 300+ food items supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program (due June 8, 2026, contract July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027).