UNSPSC 50522509: Non GMO garnet cherries

The variety of non GMO cherries known as non GMO garnet 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 50522509 Non GMO garnet cherries is a Commodity code that encompasses the procurement of specialty fresh fruit — specifically garnet cherries produced without genetic modification — by state and local food service operations, school nutrition programs, healthcare facilities, and park concession vendors. Recent solicitations show state and local governments purchasing this commodity primarily through school district food-service contracts, county park concession agreements, and healthcare coalition procurement. The work involves sourcing produce that meets specified ripeness, size, packaging, temperature, and traceability standards; vendors must comply with HACCP food-safety plans, maintain cold-chain delivery windows, and often meet local or regional sourcing preferences where specified. Issuing bodies span independent school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), county park and recreation departments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state-level procurement offices (State of Georgia). School districts and county agencies emerge as the most active buyers under this code.

Geographic activity concentrates in the Southeast and upper Midwest, with recent solicitations posted from Georgia (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County, and the State of Georgia), Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), Florida (Collier County), and Ohio (Marion Health Care Coalition). Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (weekly usage 70–90 cases, annual value $78,000, bids due July 29, 2026), Hancock County Board of Education's fresh produce IFB spanning over 200 line items including multiple fruit varieties (bids due June 26, 2026), Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (proposals due June 22, 2026), and Collier County Board of County Commissioners' Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park (proposals due March 6, 2025). School district procurement cycles typically align with fiscal or academic calendars (July 1 through June 30 contract years), while park and healthcare procurement may follow independent calendars. A 10-point local-vendor preference and WBE/MBE evaluation points appear regularly in school district and county solicitations.