UNSPSC 50522525: Non GMO tartarian cherries

The variety of non GMO cherries known as non GMO tartarian 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 50522525 Non GMO tartarian cherries is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh fruit and specialty produce items sold into state and local food service operations, including school nutrition programs, county parks concessions, health care facilities, and regional coalitions. State and local governments soliciting under this code purchase fresh produce for institutional cafeterias, park concession stands, and community nutrition programs, typically requiring compliance with food safety standards, delivery schedules, and often preferential sourcing from local or organic suppliers. Issuing bodies include county boards of education, independent school districts, county parks and recreation departments, county boards of commissioners, and regional health care coalitions. School districts represent the largest buyer segment, with procurement activity concentrated in states including Georgia, Wisconsin, and Florida, where districts solicit fresh produce on annual or multi-year cycles to supply school meal programs.

Recent activity under this code reflects strong demand for fresh fruit and produce across multiple buyer types. Madison Metropolitan School District issued separate RFBs for petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026, estimated contract value $78,000 annually) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (RFB 4163, due July 29, 2026), with the latter requiring produce sourced within 400 miles of Madison and Wisconsin and imposing a $0.20 per pound preference discount on organic items. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia solicited fresh produce via IFB covering over 200 line items across multiple apple, berry, vegetable, and specialty fruit varieties, with sealed bids due June 26, 2026 and delivery to three school locations through June 30, 2027. Bartow County School System in Georgia requested proposals for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, with the proposal deadline of June 22, 2026 (updated from May 22, 2026) and contract term July 20, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division solicited food services for North Collier Regional Park via Invitation to Negotiate, with proposals due March 6, 2025, including concession operations across multiple park venues. Geographic concentration in Georgia and the Upper Midwest reflects active school nutrition procurement, while Florida and multi-state health care coalitions signal secondary buyer concentration.