UNSPSC 50524005: Non GMO meiwa kumquats

The variety of non GMO kumquats known as non GMO meiwa 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 50524005 Non GMO meiwa kumquats is a Commodity code. State and local governments buy fresh produce under this code as part of broader school nutrition, parks food service, and institutional food procurement programs. Recent solicitations show school districts and county recreation departments sourcing fresh fruits and vegetables — bananas, apples, berries, citrus, and other produce — for student meal programs, concession operations, and community food service. The code spans routine procurement of fresh produce items, though the recent opportunities block shows no specific kumquat solicitations; instead, districts and institutions are sourcing bananas (petite and standard), mixed fresh fruits and vegetables, and commodity produce delivered under USDA nutrition program requirements and Buy American sourcing preferences. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education), county parks and recreation departments (Collier County), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). School districts dominate recent activity and typically require vendors to meet food safety certifications (HACCP plans), delivery schedules aligned to school-day operations, and compliance with USDA nutrition standards and domestic sourcing thresholds.

Recent opportunities span Georgia, Wisconsin, and Florida. Madison Metropolitan School District posted separate bids for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 estimated annual value, due July 29, 2026) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles of Madison (5,900 servings weekly, contract through November 2026 with potential extensions, due July 29, 2026, both ITBs). Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia released an IFB for fresh produce covering over 200 line items and multiple delivery sites (due June 26, 2026). Bartow County School System in Georgia solicited local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles through RFP 10-2026-019 (due June 22, 2026). Early County Board of Education in Georgia requested line-by-line food bids including fresh fruits, vegetables, and produce (due June 8, 2026). Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including concession operations (due March 6, 2025). Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce RFP for the 2026-2027 period (due August 21, 2026). The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and kitchen products bid with unspecified produce scope (due June 22, 2026). School districts and county agencies account for the overwhelming majority of recent activity, with geographic clustering in Georgia, Wisconsin, and Florida.