UNSPSC 50522512: Non GMO lapin cherries

The variety of non GMO cherries known as non GMO lapin 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 50522512 Non GMO lapin cherries, a Commodity code, describes fresh specialty fruit procurement by state and local governments, though the recent solicitation record shows limited direct activity under this specific code. What state and local bodies actually buy under this category spans fresh-produce supply for school nutrition programs, regional parks and recreation facilities, health care coalitions, and county food services operations. Recent opportunities solicited include produce from school districts (petite bananas, fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, multi-item produce lists), county parks departments (food concessions), and specialty-produce vendors serving health care and nutrition programs. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and county agencies. School districts across multiple states have posted multiple RFBs and RFPs for fresh produce to support National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable grants, and regular food service operations. County boards of education, county parks departments, and health care coalitions round out the buyer base, with procurement structured as IFBs, RFBs, and RFPs depending on jurisdictional purchasing rules.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin based on recent postings. Georgia school districts—including Madison Metropolitan School District (petite bananas and fresh fruit snacks due July 29, 2026), Hancock County Board of Education (fresh produce IFB due June 26, 2026), Bartow County School System (local fresh fruits and vegetables RFP due June 22, 2026), and Early County Board of Education (comprehensive food bid due June 8, 2026)—dominate the recent record. Additional activity appears in Florida (Collier County Board of County Commissioners ITN for park concessions food services due March 6, 2025) and from Marion Health Care Coalition (produce proposals due August 21, 2026). Most school-district produce solicitations emphasize Buy American provisions, domestic sourcing within 400 miles, HACCP compliance, traceability by farm of origin, and evaluation criteria weighting cost between 30 and 40 percent alongside quality, vendor qualifications, and delivery capability. Contract terms typically run the school fiscal year (July through June) with optional renewal periods.