UNSPSC 50522522: Non GMO lambert cherries

The variety of non GMO cherries known as non GMO lambert 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 50522522 Non GMO lambert cherries (Commodity) encompasses fresh fruit supply contracts that state and local governments—primarily school districts and special-purpose foodservice entities—are actively procuring for student nutrition and public facility concession operations. Recent solicitations show school districts requesting produce on a seasonal basis for school breakfast and lunch programs, while county parks departments and healthcare coalitions source fresh fruit for foodservice operations across multiple venues. The work involves supplying specified produce varieties in case-pack quantities, often with strict freshness, temperature-control, and delivery-window requirements, compliance with HACCP food-safety protocols, and responsiveness to farm-of-origin traceability mandates. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), county parks and recreation departments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin, with secondary presence in Florida and other states represented in the recent-opportunities block.

Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District requesting bids for petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026) with weekly usage of 70–90 cases and estimated annual contract value of $78,000 for the 2026–2027 school year, and Hancock County Board of Education issuing an IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items of apples, berries, vegetables, and specialty fruits for delivery to three school locations (due June 26, 2026). Bartow County School System in Georgia is seeking local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles through RFP 10-2026-019 (proposal deadline June 22, 2026, with anticipated award July 20, 2026). Collier County Board of County Commissioners posted an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park including fresh-food concession operations (due March 6, 2025). Evaluation criteria across these procurements weight cost heavily (40 percent), with secondary emphasis on product quality, farm traceability, compliance with food-safety regulations, delivery logistics, and local- or diverse-vendor preferences where applicable. Many school districts apply Buy American provisions requiring domestic content and enforce strict delivery times (typically early morning windows, Monday through Friday) and temperature maintenance protocols.