UNSPSC 50523100: Non GMO figs

The type of non GMO fruit known as non GMO figs. 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 50523100 Non GMO figs is a Class code that does not correspond to the work actually being solicited in recent state and local opportunities. The recent postings under this code encompass broad fresh produce procurement—petite bananas, general produce bundles, fresh fruits and vegetables, and multi-item commodity sourcing for school nutrition programs and county food services—but none reference figs, non-GMO or otherwise. The mismatch suggests either a coding error in the state and local system or that figs represent an immaterial line item within larger produce bundles that are tagged to the wrong UNSPSC number.

The issuing bodies include school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education), a county parks department (Collier County), a county health care coalition (Marion Health Care Coalition), and a state government entity (State of Georgia). Recent opportunities posted between May and October 2026 show activity concentrated in Georgia and Wisconsin, with a single Florida posting. None of the recent solicitations identify figs or non-GMO status as a discrete procurement line; instead, they request produce as part of school meal programs, county concession operations, and health care food service under broader produce or food-supply RFBs and RFPs. Without substantive activity targeting the specific commodity, pursuit of this code should focus on confirming whether the issuing body has mistagged the opportunity or whether non-GMO fig supply represents an addressable niche within a larger fresh-produce or school-nutrition vehicle.