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, a Commodity code, represents fresh fruit and produce procurement by state and local food-service operations, school nutrition programs, and public health entities. The code's nominal title does not align with the scope of actual recent solicitations — the opportunities posted under this code span general fresh produce (fruits, vegetables, and specialty items) rather than a single cherry variety. State and local governments buying under this code procure fresh fruits and vegetables for school lunch and breakfast programs, public parks and recreation facilities, healthcare coalitions, and institutional food service. Recent opportunities show school districts sourcing bananas, mixed fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, comprehensive produce ranging from apples and berries to leafy greens and specialty fruits, and fresh fruits and vegetables for USDA-funded nutrition programs. Food-service vendors must meet health and food-safety compliance, HACCP documentation, Buy American content thresholds where applicable, delivery schedules to multiple locations, and in many cases documentation of farm traceability and local sourcing.

Issuing bodies across recent solicitations include school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education), county governments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), and regional health entities (Marion Health Care Coalition). Geographic activity clusters in Georgia (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County, and a statewide procurement from the State of Georgia), Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), and Florida (Collier County). Representative recent opportunities include Hancock County Board of Education IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items across apple varieties, berries, cruciferous vegetables, and specialty fruits with delivery through June 30, 2027 (sealed bids due June 26, 2026); Madison Metropolitan School District RFB 4162 for petite bananas (150-count case packs, 70–90 cases weekly, estimated contract value $78,000, bids due July 29, 2026); and Bartow County School System RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (proposals due June 22, 2026, contract award July 20, 2026). School districts consistently emphasize domestic sourcing, local agricultural procurement preferences, and compliance with USDA nutrition standards and Buy American provisions.