UNSPSC 50523309: Non GMO triumph grapefruits

The variety of non GMO grapefruit known as non GMO triumph 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 50523309 Non GMO triumph grapefruits is a Commodity code that describes fresh produce sourcing for food service operations, though recent state and local solicitations show activity across the broader fresh fruit and vegetable category rather than grapefruit-specific procurement. State and local governments buying under this code include 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 Board of County Commissioners), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state-level procurement offices (State of Georgia). School nutrition programs represent the dominant buyer segment, procuring fresh produce for National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program operations, typically on annual or multi-year contracts. The scope encompasses fresh fruits and vegetables delivered to food production centers and school warehouses, with vendors expected to meet HACCP compliance, food-safety certifications, delivery timelines, and temperature-control requirements. Many solicitations impose geographic sourcing preferences (produce sourced within 400 miles of the school location, Wisconsin-only sourcing, or domestic Buy American content minimums), traceability documentation by farm of origin, and diversity certifications or local-vendor preferences.

Recent activity clusters in Georgia and Wisconsin. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued IFB #SN002-2027 for over 200 line items of fresh produce with bids due June 26, 2026, to serve three school locations for the 2026-27 school year. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) solicited petite bananas under RFB 4162 (bids due July 29, 2026) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks under RFB 4163 (bids due July 29, 2026), the latter tied to USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grant funding and limiting sourcing to Wisconsin only. Bartow County School System (Georgia) sought local fresh fruits and vegetables under RFP 10-2026-019 with contract award anticipated July 20, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park (ITN 258360, proposals due March 6, 2025), requiring a qualified food vendor to provide diverse food and beverage options including fresh produce across multiple venues. State-level sourcing also occurs: the State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and kitchen products bid (PE55645NONST2026000000009) with due date June 22, 2026. Produce-category procurement shows consistent seasonal demand within school nutrition cycles, with contracts typically running July through June aligned to the academic year.