UNSPSC 50522521: Non GMO sonata cherries

The variety of non GMO cherries known as non GMO sonata 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 50522521 Non GMO sonata cherries is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh fruit procurement for institutional food service operations, most commonly school districts and regional parks sourcing fresh produce for cafeteria and concession operations. State and local governments buy specific fruit items and general produce under this code to support nutrition programs, concession services, and meal preparation across K–12 schools, county parks, health care coalitions, and school nutrition departments. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Early County Board of Education, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System) and county-level park and recreation departments (Collier County), with occasional activity from state agriculture procurement (State of Georgia) and regional health care networks (Marion Health Care Coalition).

Recent solicitations show significant concentration in the Southeast and Midwest. Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin issued two separate produce bids in July 2026 covering petite bananas and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia posted an IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items with a June 2026 due date; Bartow County School System in Georgia and Early County Board of Education in Georgia each solicited fresh produce for the 2026–2027 school year in May and June 2026 via RFP and IFB respectively. Collier County in Florida issued an ITN in October 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park, with proposals due March 6, 2025. Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce proposal opportunity in August 2026 due August 21, 2026. Evaluation criteria across these opportunities consistently weight cost between 30 and 40 percent, with secondary emphasis on vendor qualifications, product quality, compliance documentation (HACCP plans, E-Verify, debarment certification), delivery logistics, and in some cases local-sourcing preferences (Wisconsin and Georgia opportunities emphasize 400-mile sourcing radii and regional farm traceability). School districts dominate the recent activity volume, with produce contracts typically valued between $78,000 and multi-line school nutrition budgets spanning meats, dairy, and produce combined, and contract terms running July through June aligned to school fiscal years.