UNSPSC 50524000: Non GMO kumquats

The type of non GMO fruit known as non GMO kumquats. 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 50524000 Non GMO kumquats is a Class code under which state and local governments procure fresh produce for institutional food service, including schools, parks, health facilities, and county operations. The scope spans fresh fruits and vegetables for cafeteria and concession operations, with recent solicitations emphasizing compliance with food safety regulations, traceability documentation, delivery schedules, and pricing structures tied to operational volume. Issuing bodies include school districts (primary buyer), county parks and recreation departments, health-care coalition food operations, and state procurement offices. School districts dominate the recent activity, with multiple independent school districts managing nutrition programs under federal child nutrition funding, while county systems and special-purpose health facilities constitute a secondary but consistent buyer base.

Recent opportunities span multiple states with concentrated activity in Georgia and Wisconsin. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) posted two separate RFBs in July 2026—one for 70–90 cases weekly of petite bananas (due July 29, 2026, estimated contract value $78,000 for school year 2026–2027) and another for ready-to-eat fresh fruit and vegetable snacks for approximately 5,900 weekly servings under the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (due July 29, 2026, sourcing restricted to within 400 miles of Madison and within Wisconsin). Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items for the 2026–2027 school year (bids due June 26, 2026, delivery to three school locations). Bartow County School System (Georgia) solicited local fresh fruits and vegetables for the 2026–2027 school year with a 400-mile sourcing radius (proposals due June 22, 2026). Early County Board of Education (Georgia) requested line-by-line bids for approximately 300+ food items including fruits and vegetables (bids due June 8, 2026). Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including concessions at soccer and softball fields (proposals due March 6, 2025, with a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points). Marion Health Care Coalition (Florida) sought produce vendors for the 2026–2027 contract period (proposals due August 21, 2026). The code shows no relevant activity to the nominal non-GMO kumquat scope; recent opportunities reflect broad fresh-produce procurement for institutional food service rather than specialty or non-GMO-designated produce categories.