UNSPSC 50522526: Non GMO maraschino cherries

The variety of non GMO cherries known as non GMO maraschino 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 50522526 Non GMO maraschino cherries — a Commodity code — does not align with the state and local procurement activity identified in the most recent contract opportunities. The code's nominal scope is a specific preserved fruit product, but recent school district solicitations under this classification are instead acquiring fresh produce (bananas, apples, berries, carrots, broccoli, peppers, tomatoes, citrus fruits, leafy greens, eggs, and a range of commodity fruits and vegetables) and beverages to support school nutrition programs. The mismatch between the code's stated commodity and the actual goods being procured suggests either a cataloging inconsistency in how these opportunities were tagged or a data quality issue in the source material. The scope of work state and local governments are actually pursuing under this code identifier centers on fresh produce sourcing for K–12 school nutrition programs, including the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, National School Lunch Program, and School Breakfast Program—not preserved maraschino cherries.

Recent opportunities span school districts across Georgia, Florida, and Texas, with issuing bodies including Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin), Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), Bartow County School System (Georgia), Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida), Bulloch County School District (Georgia), Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia), Muscogee County School District (Georgia), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), Glynn County Board of Education (Georgia), McAllen Independent School District (Texas), Austin Independent School District (Texas), and Douglas County School System (Georgia, serving 30 districts through the GEC Buying Cooperative). Representative recent opportunities include Hancock County Board of Education IFB SN002-2027 (sealed bids due June 26, 2026, for fresh produce including 200+ line items across multiple apple varieties, berries, vegetables, and specialty items for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 delivery), Bulloch County School District IFP for local produce (proposals due May 4, 2026, for 24 produce items grown within 200 miles of the county), and Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 (sealed proposals due March 4, 2026, for approximately 72 produce line items and eggs serving 30 school districts with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two). Given the code-scope mismatch, this code shows little relevant recent activity for non-GMO maraschino cherries and does not represent a meaningful pursuit opportunity for vendors specializing in that commodity.