UNSPSC 50522901: Non GMO asharasi dates

The variety of non GMO dates known as non GMO asharasi dates. 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 50522901 Non GMO asharasi dates (Commodity) does not align with the state and local procurement activity in the source material. The recent opportunities record shows no solicitations for asharasi dates or any date products; instead, all posted opportunities solicit fresh produce for school nutrition programs, including bananas, apples, berries, leafy greens, and other standard institutional-cafeteria vegetables and fruits. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and the actual procurements in the dataset suggests this code sees little to no documented activity in state and local school nutrition purchasing.

The source contains sixteen recent school nutrition produce opportunities posted between February and July 2026, spanning Georgia, Florida, Texas, and Wisconsin school districts, counties, and the State of Georgia. None of these opportunities references dates of any variety or non-GMO certification as a procurement focus. School districts soliciting under produce-related UNSPSC codes are buying apples, bananas, berries, broccoli, carrots, melons, citrus fruits, peppers, tomatoes, leafy greens, and eggs in bulk quantities to support National School Lunch Programs, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs (USDA-funded), and child nutrition initiatives. If asharasi dates are specialty produce items purchased by state or local agencies, they do not appear in the recent competitive solicitations captured here, and the code may warrant reclassification or represents an inactive category in state and local procurement.