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 (Commodity) does not appear in recent state and local procurement activity; instead, the posted opportunities under this code categorize fresh produce broadly and name specific fruits and vegetables by variety rather than by GMO status or cherry type. The code's nominal scope—specialty cherries with non-GMO certification—diverges from what state and local governments are actually buying, which is comprehensive fresh produce for school nutrition programs, including apples, bananas, berries, broccoli, carrots, citrus, peppers, tomatoes, and leafy greens, delivered weekly to school sites across multiple districts.

School districts across Georgia, Texas, and Florida dominate the recent activity, with issuing bodies including Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Bulloch County School District, Liberty County Board of Education, Muscogee County School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Glynn County Board of Education, McAllen Independent School District, and Austin Independent School District. Representatives include Madison Metropolitan School District (RFB 4162 for petite bananas, due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000), Hancock County Board of Education (IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items, due June 26, 2026), and the Douglas County School System (RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for produce and eggs to 30 districts, estimated annual spending $5.5 million across two geographic areas, due March 4, 2026). Geographic concentration is heaviest in Georgia, with secondary activity in Texas (Austin ISD, McAllen ISD) and Florida (Hillsborough County Public Schools). Solicitation types are predominantly RFB, IFB, and RFP instruments; payment terms typically run Net 30 days, contracts span one school year (July to June), and Buy American provisions requiring domestic commodities or 51-percent domestic content are standard. The code shows no recent procurement targeting lapin cherries or non-GMO certification specifically.