UNSPSC 50522502: Non GMO brooks cherries

The variety of non GMO cherries known as non GMO brooks cherries. 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 50522502 Non GMO Brooks Cherries is a Commodity code that captures fresh fruit procurement by state and local governments, though the recent opportunities block shows limited direct solicitation for this specific cherry variety. Instead, the code's activity reflects the broader scope of fresh produce and fruit sourcing that school districts, county parks departments, healthcare coalitions, and state agencies undertake for food service operations. State and local buyers under this code are procuring fresh fruits as components of school nutrition programs (breakfast and lunch), park concession operations, healthcare facility meals, and general food service supply contracts. The work involves meeting USDA commodity sourcing preferences, food safety and traceability standards, delivery scheduling to multiple sites, and compliance with Buy American provisions where applicable. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), county governments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), healthcare organizations (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state departments (State of Georgia).

Recent activity concentrates in the Southeast, with solicitations from Georgia (Hancock County Schools, Bartow County Schools, State of Georgia), Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), and Florida (Collier County). Representative opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks due July 29, 2026, requiring Wisconsin-sourced produce delivered ready-to-eat with farm traceability; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items due June 26, 2026, covering apples, berries, citrus, and specialty fruits with delivery to three school locations; Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables due June 22, 2026, requiring farms within 400 miles with seasonal availability documentation; and Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026, encompassing fruits as part of a broader 300+ item National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program procurement. Collier County's ITN for North Collier Regional Park food services due March 6, 2025 included fresh fruit as part of concession operations across multiple park venues. Evaluation criteria typically weight cost heavily (30–40 points), with secondary emphasis on local or domestic sourcing, traceability documentation, product quality and availability, and vendor qualifications or diversity status.