UNSPSC 50523308: Non GMO star ruby grapefruits

The variety of non GMO grapefruit known as non GMO star ruby 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 50523308 Non GMO star ruby grapefruits is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh citrus fruit procurement, though recent state and local solicitations show minimal direct demand for the specific product. Instead, state and local buyers are sourcing fresh produce broadly — fruits, vegetables, and specialty items — through food-service contracts for schools, parks, healthcare facilities, and counties. When citrus appears in recent opportunities, it is typically one line item within larger multi-category fresh-produce bids rather than a standalone procurement. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code span school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), county parks and recreation departments (Collier County), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state agriculture procurement (State of Georgia). Most activity centers on school nutrition programs serving the National School Lunch Program and related federal meal initiatives.

Recent opportunities are concentrated in Georgia and Wisconsin. The Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) requested bids on over 200 line items of fresh produce for the 2026-27 school year, with sealed bids due June 26, 2026, under IFB #SN002-2027. The Bartow County School System (Georgia) sought local fresh fruits and vegetables within a 400-mile radius through RFP 10-2026-019, with proposals due June 22, 2026, and contract award anticipated for July 20, 2026. The Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) bid two separate fresh-produce and snack opportunities under RFB 4163 (fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, bids due July 29, 2026) and RFB 4162 (petite bananas at 70–90 cases weekly, estimated annual value $78,000, bids due July 29, 2026). Early County Board of Education (Georgia) posted line-by-line food bids including fresh fruits and vegetables with responses due June 8, 2026. No recent opportunities specifically request non-GMO star ruby grapefruits by name; the code shows little directly relevant recent activity.