UNSPSC 50522803: Non GMO desert currants

The variety of non GMO currants known as non GMO desert currants. 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 50522803 Non GMO desert currants, a Commodity code, does not reflect the actual procurement activity in recent state and local solicitations. The posted opportunities span school district food service contracts for fresh produce — bananas, mixed fruits and vegetables, apples, berries, leafy greens, carrots, peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, and eggs — sourced for National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program participation. No recent solicitations specifically request non-GMO desert currants or any currants. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and the work actually being bought suggests this code has little relevant recent activity in state and local procurement.

School districts and boards of education in Georgia, Texas, Wisconsin, and Florida drive the posting volume under this code label, with repeat buyers including Madison Metropolitan School District, Liberty County Board of Education, Glynn County Board of Education, Douglas County School System, and Muscogee County School District. Recent IFBs and RFPs include Madison Metropolitan School District's solicitation for petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (RFB 4163, due July 29, 2026); Hancock County Board of Education's procurement of over 200 fresh produce line items (IFB, due June 26, 2026, contract July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027); and Douglas County School System's RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 school districts across Georgia (due March 4, 2026, estimated annual spending $5.5 million combined). Geographic concentration is heaviest in Georgia, with secondary activity in Texas, Wisconsin, and Florida. Most contracts require Buy American compliance, HACCP documentation, traceability records, commercial general liability insurance in the $1–$2 million range, weekly delivery schedules to multiple school sites, and firm pricing for the contract term.