UNSPSC 50523107: Non GMO mediterranean figs

The variety of non GMO figs known as non GMO mediterranean 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 50523107 Non GMO mediterranean figs is a Commodity code that covers fresh fig procurement for food service and institutional meal programs. State and local governments soliciting under this code are primarily school districts, county parks departments, healthcare coalitions, and regional food service operations that integrate fresh produce into meal programs, concessions, and vendor-managed food operations. The work involves sourcing, delivering, and maintaining quality standards for fresh fruits and vegetables—including specialized items like figs alongside broader produce categories—to support institutional kitchens, school nutrition programs, and public recreational facilities. Vendors must comply with food safety regulations, HACCP documentation, temperature-controlled delivery, traceability by farm of origin, and insurance requirements typical of institutional food procurement.

Recent solicitations show activity concentrated in Georgia and Wisconsin school districts, with additional demand from Florida county parks systems and healthcare facilities. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB in June 2026 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items across the 2026-27 school year, with delivery to three locations and Buy American provisions requiring 51 percent domestic content in processed goods. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) solicited fresh fruit and vegetable snacks under RFB 4163 (due July 29, 2026) with a geographic sourcing requirement of 400 miles within Wisconsin and organic-produce pricing preference of $0.20 per pound. Bartow County School System (Georgia) issued RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, with contract award anticipated July 20, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) posted line-by-line food bids (due June 8, 2026) covering 300+ food items including fresh produce for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Outside education, Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) solicited food services for North Collier Regional Park via ITN (response due March 6, 2025) with a 10-point local-vendor preference, and Marion Health Care Coalition (Oregon) requested produce proposals (due August 21, 2026) for the 2026-2027 contract period.