UNSPSC 50523700: Non GMO guavas

The type of non GMO fruit known as non GMO guavas. 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 50523700 Non GMO guavas is a Class code that names a specific produce commodity, yet recent state and local procurement activity under this code shows minimal relevant solicitation volume; the opportunities posted do not align with the guava-specific scope. Instead, school districts across Georgia, Florida, and Texas are soliciting fresh produce procurement through RFPs, RFQs, and IFBs that span broad assortments of fruits and vegetables for child nutrition programs. Madison Metropolitan School District issued RFB 4162 (due July 29, 2026) for petite bananas with an estimated annual contract value of $78,000 and RFB 4163 (due July 29, 2026) for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles of Madison; Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia issued IFB #SN002-2027 (due June 26, 2026) covering over 200 produce line items spanning apples, berries, leafy greens, citrus, and specialty items for delivery to three school locations. These school nutrition procurements emphasize HACCP plans, traceability documentation, Buy American compliance, insurance requirements (typically $500,000 to $2,000,000 general liability), and weekly or twice-weekly delivery schedules to multiple school sites. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and boards of education operating child nutrition programs under the National School Lunch Program and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, with occasional cooperative purchasing arrangements such as the GEC Buying Cooperative procurement issued by Douglas County School System (due March 4, 2026) covering 30 school districts across Georgia with estimated annual spend of $4.4 million to $1.1 million by area.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia, with secondary activity in Wisconsin, Florida, and Texas. Beyond the single banana RFB at Madison Metropolitan, the code shows no recent solicitations specifically for guavas or other tree fruits in isolation; procurement is oriented toward mixed-produce bundles serving institutional feeding. Bartow County School System in Georgia solicited local fresh fruits and vegetables (RFP 10-2026-019, due June 22, 2026) with sourcing within 400 miles, while Bulloch County School District (IFP due May 4, 2026) sought locally-grown produce within 200 miles including watermelons, apples, and strawberries under its Farm to School program. Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa (RFP 26039RFQDST, due March 11, 2026) solicited specialty fresh fruits and vegetables for the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program at approximately 18 elementary schools with an estimated annual budget of $600,000 and cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing. The code itself does not drive purchasing decisions; commodity-specific demand emerges within broader institutional produce procurement frameworks where guavas, if solicited at all, would appear as a line item in comprehensive RFB or RFP schedules rather than as standalone contracts.