UNSPSC 50523109: Non GMO smyrna figs

The variety of non GMO figs known as non GMO smyrna 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 50523109 Non GMO Smyrna figs, a Commodity code, describes specialty fresh fruit procurement by state and local governments, though recent solicitation activity under this specific code is sparse and does not prominently feature figs. The concrete work being solicited in the opportunities tagged to this code spans general fresh produce supply for school food services, regional park concessions, and healthcare coalition operations. State and local governments under this code are primarily purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables through food-service vendor contracts that emphasize quality standards, food-safety compliance, delivery reliability, and seasonal availability. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, and Bartow County School System each posting multiple produce RFQs and RFBs during the summer and early-fall 2026 cycle. A regional park authority (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), a healthcare coalition (Marion Health Care Coalition), and a state-level procurement office (State of Georgia) also appear in the opportunities, though these represent a smaller share of recent activity.

Recent opportunities cluster in the Southeast and Upper Midwest, with documented activity in Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), Georgia (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County, State of Georgia), and Florida (Collier County). Madison Metropolitan School District posted two RFBs due July 29, 2026—one for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 annual estimated value, September 2026–June 2027) and one for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (approximately 5,900 servings weekly, sourced within 400 miles and Wisconsin-only, under USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program, September–November 2026 with extension options). Hancock County Board of Education issued IFB SN002-2027 for over 200 line items of fresh produce across multiple apple, berry, vegetable, and specialty-fruit varieties, with delivery to three school locations and a July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 contract term. Bartow County School System solicited local fresh fruits and vegetables (RFP 10-2026-019, deadline June 22, 2026, contract term July 20, 2026–June 30, 2027) with mandatory 400-mile sourcing radius. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued ITN 258360 for food services including concession operations at North Collier Regional Park (due March 6, 2025, three-year term with two one-year renewals, local-vendor preference 10 points). The code sees limited standalone specialty-fruit procurement in recent postings; most activity aggregates fresh produce broadly, with sourcing preferences favoring local or domestic suppliers and compliance emphasis on HACCP plans, E-Verify, Buy American provisions where applicable, and liability insurance minimums.