UNSPSC 50522907: Non GMO hilali dates

The variety of non GMO dates known as non GMO hilali 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 50522907 Non GMO Hilali Dates (Commodity) encompasses fresh-fruit procurement by state and local food service operations, though the code's nominal scope does not precisely match the recent solicitation activity recorded under it. The recent opportunities block shows school districts, county park authorities, and a healthcare coalition soliciting produce under this code, but the solicitations name fresh bananas, general produce (fruits and vegetables), berries, citrus, melons, and specialty items — not hilali dates specifically. The one opportunity that nominally aligns with the code title, Marion Health Care Coalition's produce proposals posted August 7, 2026, provides minimal detail and does not confirm non-GMO date procurement. State and local food-service buyers — primarily K-12 school nutrition programs and parks and recreation divisions — use this code for fresh-fruit and fresh-produce contracting, typically bundled with vegetable and specialty-item line items under unified RFB or RFP processes.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin. Madison Metropolitan School District issued two separate RFBs in July 2026: petite bananas (due July 29, 2026; estimated annual value $78,000) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles and Wisconsin (due July 29, 2026). Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia posted an IFB on June 10, 2026 for over 200 fresh-produce line items across three school delivery sites (due June 26, 2026), and Bartow County School System in Georgia released an RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables on May 21, 2026 (proposals due June 22, 2026). Early County Board of Education in Georgia issued line-by-line food bids including fresh fruits on May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026). Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Florida posted an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park on October 8, 2026 (due March 6, 2025, an apparent date error in the source). The code shows recent activity but sparse direct alignment with non-GMO hilali date procurement; vendors should verify actual scope alignment with issuing bodies before pursuing opportunities tagged under this commodity code.