UNSPSC 50523102: Non GMO brown turkey figs

The variety of non GMO figs known as non GMO brown turkey 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 50523102 Non GMO brown turkey figs (Commodity) covers specialty and commodity fresh produce items that state and local food service operators — particularly school districts, parks and recreation departments, and health-care coalitions — procure for dining operations, snack programs, and meal preparation. Recent solicitations show school nutrition departments, county parks services, and regional health-care organizations buying fresh fruit and vegetables through both formal competitive bids and requests for proposal. Work ranges from single-commodity procurements (bananas, apples, mixed berries) to comprehensive produce frameworks spanning 200+ line items across multiple fruit and vegetable categories, typically with delivery schedules requiring fresh product inspection, traceability documentation, and compliance with USDA food-safety standards and Buy American provisions where applicable.

School districts dominate recent activity under this code, with Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), Early County Board of Education (Georgia), and Bartow County School System (Georgia) all posting produce solicitations between May and July 2026. Secondary buyers include Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida parks), Marion Health Care Coalition, and the State of Georgia's central food procurement. Geographic concentration is evident in Georgia and Wisconsin, with additional activity in Florida. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's request for bids on 70–90 cases weekly of petite bananas for September 2026–June 2027 (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000); Hancock County Board of Education's invitation for fresh produce across over 200 line items for the 2026–27 school year (IFB #SN002-2027, due June 26, 2026); and Bartow County School System's request for proposals on local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, with proposals due June 22, 2026. Local and domestic sourcing preferences, organic pricing adjustments, and diverse-owned business certifications appear in multiple recent bids. School contracts typically run July through June and include HACCP plan requirements, E-Verify verification, and firm pricing for the contract term.