UNSPSC 50523300: Non GMO grapefruits

The type of non GMO fruit known as non GMO grapefruit. 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 50523300 Non GMO grapefruits, a Class code, encompasses fresh produce procurement by state and local governments, though recent solicitation activity under this specific code shows minimal direct engagement with non-GMO grapefruit specifically. State and local food service operations—school districts, county parks, healthcare coalitions, and state purchasing offices—solicit fresh fruits and vegetables through RFPs, RFBs, and ITNs that bundle multiple produce categories rather than targeting single commodity lines. The work involves sourcing fresh fruits and vegetables meeting food-safety compliance, HACCP planning, delivery scheduling, quality standards, and often locational or sustainability preferences. Issuing bodies span school nutrition programs (Madison Metropolitan School District, Early County Board of Education, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), county recreation and parks departments (Collier County), state agricultural procurement (State of Georgia), and healthcare-oriented purchasing coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). Many school districts emphasize domestic sourcing, organic options, and produce sourced within specified radii (400 miles is common).

Recent representative opportunities include Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce for the 2026-27 school year (sealed bids due June 26, 2026) covering over 200 line items spanning apples, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, melons, citrus, and specialty items for delivery to three school locations; Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (proposals due June 22, 2026); Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food bid with 300+ items including fresh fruits and vegetables (bids due June 8, 2026); Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks requiring Wisconsin sourcing and ready-to-eat processing (bids due July 29, 2026); and Collier County's ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park including concession beverage and produce operations (proposals due March 6, 2025). Geographic concentration in recent postings reflects school district procurement in Georgia (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County), Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan), and Florida (Collier County), with state-level procurement in Georgia. Most school-district contracts run July through June aligned to fiscal and academic calendars, with emphasis on USDA compliance, insurance thresholds of $500,000 to $1,000,000 general liability, and Buy American or local-sourcing preferences increasingly embedded in evaluation criteria.