UNSPSC 50524001: Non GMO hong kong kumquats

The variety of non GMO kumquats known as non GMO hong kong 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 50524001 Non GMO hong kong kumquats is a Commodity code that frames fresh produce supply to state and local government food-service operations, school nutrition programs, and healthcare facilities. The recent opportunities solicited under this code, however, show little activity specifically targeting kumquats or other individual exotic fruit commodities. Instead, the code appears to be used inconsistently by state and local procurement offices when issuing broad produce solicitations. The actual work being bought involves fresh fruits and vegetables across diverse categories—apples, berries, citrus, leafy greens, root vegetables, and specialty items—delivered to school districts, county parks, regional healthcare coalitions, and other government food-service venues. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), county boards of county commissioners (Collier County), regional health entities (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state governments (State of Georgia). The scope typically requires vendors to meet food-safety compliance, provide HACCP plans, maintain liability insurance, and deliver produce on fixed schedules to multiple designated sites.

Recent solicitations span Georgia, Wisconsin, and Florida. Madison Metropolitan School District issued two RFBs in July 2026—one for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 annual value, due July 29, 2026) and another for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks requiring 400-mile sourcing within Wisconsin, serving 5,900 servings weekly under a USDA program (due July 29, 2026). Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) sought fresh produce across 200+ line items for school year 2026–27 via IFB, with bids due June 26, 2026 and delivery to three school sites. Bartow County School System (Georgia) issued a proposal RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, due June 22, 2026. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) requested line-by-line bids for 300+ food items including fresh produce, due June 8, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) solicited food services for North Collier Regional Park via ITN, due March 6, 2025 (note: due date precedes posting date, indicating an extended timeline). Marion Health Care Coalition requested produce vendor proposals due August 21, 2026. The State of Georgia posted a broader food and kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026. Most school district solicitations emphasize domestic sourcing, Buy American compliance, seasonal variety, and local-vendor or geographic preferences where applicable.