UNSPSC 50523905: Non GMO issai kiwi fruits

The variety of non GMO kiwi fruit known as non GMO issai kiwi fruit. 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 50523905 Non GMO issai kiwi fruits is a Commodity code that names a single produce item, yet recent state and local solicitations tagged with this code do not reflect actual procurement of kiwis. Instead, the tagged opportunities span broad fresh-produce buys for school nutrition programs—bananas, apples, berries, peppers, carrots, leafy greens, and dozens of other staple fruits and vegetables—reflecting a classification mismatch rather than demand for the specific commodity. State and local procurement offices are sourcing fresh produce through school districts, cooperative purchasing vehicles, and individual district nutrition programs across multiple states, with evaluation weighted heavily toward cost (typically 30–50 points), vendor qualifications and experience (15–20 points), product quality and freshness (10–20 points), and compliance with Buy American provisions, HACCP plans, and food safety certifications. The mix of issuing bodies is nearly uniform: school districts and school boards (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bulloch County School District, Liberty County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Glynn County Board of Education, McAllen Independent School District, Austin Independent School District, Douglas County School System) dominate the recent opportunities, with one state-level procurement (Georgia Department of Education) present but sparse detail provided.

Recent activity concentrates heavily in Georgia and Texas. Representative opportunities include Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce with over 200 line items and delivery to three school locations (due June 26, 2026); Bulloch County School District's RFP for locally-grown produce within 200 miles (proposals due May 4, 2026, with estimated contract value determined by bidder pricing); Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's bid for 72 fresh-produce items with 21,125 cases of Fuji apples estimated annually (bids due April 23, 2026); Liberty County Board of Education's paired IFBs for over 400 food items and produce-only offerings (bids due April 29, 2026); McAllen Independent School District's RFP for produce supporting 20,000 students across 31 campuses (proposals due March 6, 2026); Austin Independent School District's RFP for fresh produce and beverages emphasizing Good Food Purchasing Program alignment and Texas-grown preference where cost and quality are comparable (proposals due March 11, 2026); and Douglas County School System's RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative for 30 participating districts with estimated annual spend of $4.4 million (Area One) and $1.1 million (Area Two), proposals due March 4, 2026. Most contracts run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options for one to four additional one-year terms. The code shows little relevant recent activity tied to kiwis specifically; the mismatch suggests procurement professionals should verify actual commodity needs before pursuing under this classification.