UNSPSC 50524300: Non GMO loquats

The type of non GMO fruit known as non GMO loquats. 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 50524300 Non GMO loquats is a Class code reflecting fresh fruit procurement by state and local food service operations, though recent solicitations tagged under this code show no purchases specifically for loquats. Instead, issuing bodies are buying fresh produce including bananas, apples, berries, citrus, root vegetables, leafy greens, and mixed fresh fruit assortments for school nutrition programs, county parks concessions, healthcare facilities, and state procurement vehicles. The work involves vendor selection on cost, quality compliance, delivery logistics, food safety certification (HACCP plans), insurance requirements, and responsiveness to seasonal availability and volume fluctuations. Issuing bodies include school districts (Madison Metropolitan, Hancock County, Early County, Bartow County), county governments (Collier County), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). School districts dominate the recent activity, typically requesting line-by-line bids or RFPs for National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program support, often with preferences for domestic sourcing, organic products, or regional sourcing within 400 miles.

Geographic activity is concentrated in Georgia (Hancock County, Early County, Bartow County, and State of Georgia procurement) and Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), with one Florida opportunity (Collier County). Issuance methods are predominantly IFB and RFP notices with response dates ranging from May through October 2026. Representative recent solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas, due July 29, 2026, projecting annual value of $78,000 with weekly delivery of 70–90 cases; Hancock County Board of Education IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce across 200+ line items, due June 26, 2026, with delivery to three school locations; and Bartow County School System RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, due June 22, 2026. Evaluation criteria commonly weight cost between 30–40 percent, with secondary emphasis on vendor qualifications, food safety compliance, geographic or local preferences, and references. Insurance minimums range from $500,000 to $1 million general liability; E-Verify authorization, HACCP certification, and debarment verification are standard prerequisites. The code shows limited recent state and local activity specifically for non-GMO loquats; purchasing activity under the code label reflects broader fresh-produce procurement for institutional food service.