UNSPSC 50522914: Non GMO neghal dates

The variety of non GMO dates known as non GMO neghal 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 50522914 Non GMO Neghal Dates is a Commodity code that captures state and local government procurement of specialty date products, though recent solicitation activity under this specific code designation shows minimal direct purchasing for the product line itself. Instead, the opportunities tagged to this code reflect a broader pattern of state and local food-service procurement centered on fresh produce, fruits, and specialty food items for school nutrition programs, regional parks, and healthcare facilities. School districts represent the dominant issuing body, with multiple recent bids from Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, and Early County Board of Education, alongside county park systems (Collier County), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state-level procurement (State of Georgia). The scope of work spans fresh produce procurement with emphasis on quality standards, food safety compliance (HACCP plans), traceability documentation, local and domestic sourcing preferences where specified, and delivery logistics to multiple school and facility sites.

Recent activity clusters in Georgia and Wisconsin. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 estimated annual value, bids due July 29, 2026), Hancock County Board of Education's IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning 200+ line items (sealed bids due June 26, 2026, contract July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027), Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (proposals due June 22, 2026, contract award anticipated July 20, 2026), and Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food bid covering 300+ items with bids due June 8, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners posted an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN 258360) for food services at North Collier Regional Park with a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points and a three-year contract term with two one-year renewal options (proposals due March 6, 2025). Many school district bids include Buy American provisions, domestic-content preferences, organic produce discounts, and diverse-owned business evaluation criteria or set-asides.