UNSPSC 50523304: Non GMO marsh grapefruits

The variety of non GMO grapefruit known as non GMO marsh 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 50523304 Non GMO marsh grapefruits (Commodity) shows minimal recent activity aligned with its nominal scope. State and local governments procure produce through this code as part of broader school nutrition programs, but the recent opportunities block contains no solicitations specifically for grapefruits or citrus. One Georgia school district (Hancock County) lists citrus varieties including grapefruit among 200+ produce line items in a comprehensive fresh-produce IFB, but the code itself does not drive individual produce-category purchasing—school districts issue aggregated produce bids covering dozens of items. The solicitations present show school nutrition programs buying petite bananas, fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, mixed fresh produce, and a la carte beverages across elementary, middle, and high school sites, typically through RFB, IFB, and RFP notice types with annual contract terms running July through June aligned to the school calendar.

School districts and a few county education systems dominate recent issuance across Georgia, Texas, and Florida, with issuing bodies including Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin), Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), Bartow County School System (Georgia), Early County Board of Education (Georgia), Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida), Bulloch County School District (Georgia), Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia), Muscogee County School District (Georgia), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), Glynn County Board of Education (Georgia), McAllen Independent School District (Texas), Austin Independent School District (Texas), and Douglas County School System (Georgia). Geographic concentration is heaviest in Georgia, with Texas and Florida representing secondary activity. Representative solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas due July 29, 2026 (estimated annual value $78,000), Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce due June 26, 2026 covering over 200 produce items, and the Douglas County School System's RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs due March 4, 2026 (estimated annual spending $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two across 30 school districts).