UNSPSC 50522528: Non GMO morello cherries

The variety of non GMO cherries known as non GMO morello 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 50522528 Non GMO morello cherries is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure fresh fruit for food service operations at schools, parks, and health-care facilities. The recent solicitations tagged to this code show a broader pattern of produce procurement spanning fresh fruits, vegetables, and ready-to-eat snack items, rather than morello cherries specifically. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, and Early County Board of Education all posting produce solicitations in the May through July 2026 window. County parks and recreation departments (Collier County) and health-care coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition) also source produce under similar codes. The work being solicited includes weekly or seasonal supply of fresh fruits and vegetables meeting USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program requirements, strict delivery schedules (often 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. or before noon on weekdays), rigorous food-safety and traceability documentation, HACCP plans, and compliance with local-sourcing or Buy American provisions where applicable. Vendors compete on cost (typically weighted 30 to 40 percent), product variety and quality, geographic preference and local sourcing, diverse-business status (5 to 15 percent evaluation weight), and references.

Geographic activity concentrates in the Southeast, particularly Georgia (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County, and the State of Georgia) and Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), with additional activity in Florida (Collier County). The most recent representative opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's IFB for petite bananas due July 29, 2026, projecting 70 to 90 cases per week at an estimated annual contract value of $78,000 for a September 2026 through June 2027 term; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce due June 26, 2026, spanning over 200 line items of apples, berries, root vegetables, melons, and citrus for delivery to three school locations; Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables due June 22, 2026, requiring 400-mile sourcing and monthly seasonal flexibility for a July 2026 through June 2027 contract with four one-year renewal options; and Collier County's Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park due March 6, 2025 (note: the due date appears inconsistent with the October 2026 post date in the source), emphasizing menu variety and food safety compliance with a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points.