UNSPSC 50522520: Non GMO geans/guines cherries

The variety of non GMO cherries known as non GMO geans/guines 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 50522520 Non GMO geans/guines cherries (Commodity) does not align with the state and local procurement activity actually being solicited under this code. Recent school district and state-level opportunities posted under this classification overwhelmingly request fresh produce staples — bananas, apples, broccoli, carrots, lettuce, peppers, tomatoes, berries, citrus fruits, and eggs — in bulk quantities for school nutrition programs and child nutrition services. The code's nominal scope (non-GMO guineas and cherries) appears disconnected from what school districts and states are regularly buying. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and school nutrition programs (Madison Metropolitan, Hancock County, Bartow County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham County, Glynn County, McAllen ISD, Austin ISD, and Douglas County) and a state purchasing office (Georgia), with specialized procurement for USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program delivery, National School Lunch Program supply, and Farm to School sourcing in some cases.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Texas, with notable solicitations including Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (posted July 8, 2026, due July 29, 2026) at an estimated $78,000 annual contract value; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for 200+ fresh produce line items (posted June 10, 2026, due June 26, 2026); Bartow County Schools' RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (posted May 21, 2026, due June 22, 2026); Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative covering 30 Georgia school districts with estimated annual spending of approximately $5.5 million (posted February 4, 2026, due March 4, 2026); and Austin ISD's RFP 26RFP034 for fresh produce and a la carte beverages (posted February 14, 2026, due March 11, 2026). The code shows active procurement volume but a fundamental mismatch between the classified commodity and the goods state and local governments are actually buying.