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 recent state and local procurement activity under this code. The seven recent opportunities posted between May and October 2026 span fresh produce procurement for school food services, county parks concessions, and healthcare nutrition programs — including petite bananas, fresh fruits and vegetables, and diverse produce lines — but none solicits dates or date-specific products. The code's nominal scope (non-GMO asharasi dates) does not match the work actually being bought across these jurisdictions.

Recent opportunities reflect food-service contracting by school districts (Madison Metropolitan, Hancock County, Early County, and Bartow County in Georgia), county governments (Collier County, Florida), a state agency (Georgia), and a healthcare coalition (Marion Health Care Coalition) in Florida and Georgia. Representative recent solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026) with annual contract value estimated at $78,000, Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for over 200 line items of fresh produce (due June 26, 2026) with delivery to three school sites, and Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (due June 22, 2026, contract anticipated July 20, 2026). School districts and county systems dominate recent activity, with contracts running through the 2026–2027 school year. The code shows little relevant recent activity and warrants review for reclassification or use under broader produce or food-service families if pursuing state and local school nutrition or park concession opportunities.