UNSPSC 50522531: Non GMO royal cherries

The variety of non GMO cherries known as non GMO royal 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 50522531 Non GMO royal cherries is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh fruit procurement by state and local food service operations, school districts, and health-care organizations. Recent solicitations show state and local governments buying fresh produce—including fresh fruits, vegetables, and specialty items—for school nutrition programs, parks and recreation concession operations, health-care facility food services, and county institutional feeding. The code's scope spans individual commodity items such as bananas, berries, apples, and prepared fresh-fruit-and-vegetable snacks, as well as broader produce categories when sourced through food-service or nutrition procurement vehicles. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with the Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, and Bartow County School System posting multiple RFB and RFP notices in recent months. County governments (Collier County), regional health-care coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia) also solicit under this code. Evaluation criteria consistently weight cost between 30 and 40 percent, with secondary emphasis on vendor qualifications, food-safety compliance, delivery capability, and diverse-business or local-vendor preferences where applicable.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin. Madison Metropolitan School District posted RFBs for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026; estimated annual value $78,000) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (due July 29, 2026; approximately 5,900 servings weekly, sourced within Wisconsin and within 400 miles of Madison) under its Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB for over 200 line items of fresh produce for the 2026-27 school year (bids due June 26, 2026; delivery to three school sites through June 30, 2027). Bartow County School System (Georgia) solicited local fresh fruits and vegetables within 400 miles through RFP 10-2026-019 (proposals due June 22, 2026; contract term July 20, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with four one-year renewal options). Collier County Board of County Commissioners' Invitation to Negotiate for North Collier Regional Park food services (due March 6, 2025; three-year term with two one-year renewals) includes fresh produce as a component of broader concession food provision. Geographic preferences (Wisconsin-sourced, Georgia-local, within 400 miles) and Buy American domestic-content thresholds (51 percent minimum for processed produce in some districts) appear in multiple solicitations. Vendors must typically hold minimum general liability insurance of $500,000 to $1,000,000 and submit HACCP plans, E-Verify authorization, and food-safety certifications prior to award.