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, a Class code, does not reflect the actual scope of activity in recent state and local school nutrition procurement. The recent opportunities posted under this code—spanning July 2026 back through February 2026—center on fresh produce procurement for child nutrition programs, including petite bananas, fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, apples, berries, root vegetables, citrus, leafy greens, and specialty items, along with occasional eggs and processed produce. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope (kumquats) and what school districts are actually buying (a broad range of fresh fruits, vegetables, and produce-related items) signals either a cataloging error in the source data or a significant gap between the code's intended definition and how state and local procurement offices are applying it.

School districts across Georgia, Texas, Florida, and Wisconsin dominate the issuing-body mix—Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Bulloch County School District, Liberty County Board of Education, Muscogee County School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Glynn County Board of Education, McAllen Independent School District, and Austin Independent School District all posted multiple opportunities in the recent window. The Douglas County School System issued a cooperative purchasing RFP for 30 school districts across two Georgia regions. Representative solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas with bids due July 29, 2026 ($78,000 estimated annual value), Madison's RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks due July 29, 2026, Hancock County's IFB for 200+ fresh produce line items due June 26, 2026, and Bartow County's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables due June 22, 2026. All require HACCP plans, Buy American compliance, traceability documentation, and liability insurance; many emphasize local or regional sourcing, food safety certifications, and alignment with USDA child nutrition program standards. The activity is concentrated in the Southeast, with secondary representation in Texas and Wisconsin, and venues typically include sealed bids and RFPs with response dates clustered in late March through July 2026.