UNSPSC 50522529: Non GMO royal ann cherries

The variety of non GMO cherries known as non GMO royal ann 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 50522529 Non GMO royal ann cherries is a Commodity code covering fresh fruit procurement, though recent state and local activity under this code shows minimal direct alignment with the cherry-specific scope. State and local governments solicit fresh produce under this and related codes primarily through school districts and regional park authorities that operate food service operations. The opportunities posted in the recent period span broader fresh fruit and vegetable procurement — ranging from petite bananas and fresh fruit snacks to comprehensive produce line-item bids covering apples, berries, melons, and citrus. 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 RFBs during this cycle. Regional park concession services and health care coalition food operations also appear as issuing bodies, though less frequently. The procurement emphasizes compliance with USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program standards where applicable, HACCP food safety plans, Buy American provisions in school nutrition contracts, and weekly or seasonal delivery schedules tied to operational demand.

Geographic activity concentrates in the Southeast and Upper Midwest, with recent solicitations posted by school districts in Georgia (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County), Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan), and Florida (Collier County). Collie County Board of County Commissioners posted an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including concession operations, due March 6, 2025. Madison Metropolitan School District issued RFB 4162 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 estimated annual value) due July 29, 2026, and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (5,900 servings weekly, Wisconsin-sourced within 400 miles) due the same date, both emphasizing local or regional sourcing. Hancock County Board of Education posted an IFB on June 10, 2026 for over 200 line items of fresh produce due June 26, 2026, with delivery to three school sites. Bartow County School System issued RFP 10-2026-019 on May 21, 2026 for local fresh fruits and vegetables (400-mile sourcing requirement, seasonal offerings) due June 22, 2026. The code shows active procurement across K–12 school nutrition programs, with vendors expected to meet food safety certifications, insurance minimums ranging from $500,000 to $1,000,000, E-Verify compliance, and local or regional sourcing preferences where specified.