UNSPSC 50522513: Non GMO larian cherries

The variety of non GMO cherries known as non GMO larian 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 50522513 Non GMO larian cherries is a Commodity code covering specialty fresh fruit procurement by state and local food service operations. The sourcing shown in recent opportunities spans school districts, county parks systems, health care coalitions, and state-level food supply contracts. State and local buyers use this code for fresh produce sourcing across school nutrition programs, which represent the dominant issuing bodies in the recent activity block. The scope of work encompasses fresh fruit and vegetable procurement to support National School Lunch Programs, School Breakfast Programs, USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program initiatives, and concession food service at public facilities. Vendors compete on pricing, delivery logistics, food safety compliance (HACCP plans), geographic sourcing preferences, and sustainable or local-production attributes. School districts frequently impose geographic sourcing filters—Madison Metropolitan School District and Bartow County Schools both require produce sourced within 400 miles—and several solicitations apply organic or diverse-owned business preferences in price evaluation.

Recent opportunities cluster in the Southeast and Midwest. Madison Metropolitan School District issued two separate RFBs in July 2026 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 annual value) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (5,900 weekly servings, sourced within Wisconsin); Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia posted an IFB in June 2026 covering over 200 line items of fresh produce for delivery to three school sites; Bartow County School System in Georgia solicited local fresh fruits and vegetables in May 2026 via RFP with a 400-mile sourcing requirement and weighted scoring on seasonal variety and local availability; Early County Board of Education in Georgia issued a food bid in May 2026 spanning 300+ food items including fresh fruits and vegetables; and Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce proposal request in August 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate in October 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park, which includes concession fruit and beverage provision. The State of Georgia posted a broad food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid in May 2026 with a June 2026 due date. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix and set aggressive delivery windows (typically 5:00–7:00 a.m. weekday arrivals), high fill-rate minimums (98 percent), and traceability or farm-of-origin documentation requirements.