UNSPSC 50524301: Non GMO advance loquats

The variety of non GMO loquats known as non GMO advance 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 50524301 Non GMO advance loquats is a Commodity code that covers specialty fresh fruit procurement, though recent state and local opportunities under this code show minimal activity aligned to the code's nominal scope. School districts, counties, and healthcare coalitions are the primary issuing bodies soliciting fresh produce, but the recent opportunities posted under this code do not feature loquats specifically. Instead, the code has been tagged to broader produce solicitations spanning bananas, mixed fresh fruits and vegetables, apples, berries, root vegetables, citrus, melons, and leafy greens. Madison Metropolitan School District has posted two recent RFBs—one for petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026) and one for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (RFB 4163, due July 29, 2026)—both explicitly requiring Wisconsin-sourced or 400-mile-radius sourcing with organic and local-vendor preferences. The code also appears tagged to Collier County's food services ITN for North Collier Regional Park concessions (due March 6, 2025), which requires diverse food and beverage options, and to broader school nutrition RFPs covering hundreds of line items of fresh produce with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain bread products, and USDA compliance.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin, with recent bids from Hancock County Schools (IFB #SN002-2027, due June 26, 2026), Bartow County Schools (RFP 10-2026-019, due June 22, 2026), and Early County Board of Education (due June 8, 2026), along with Madison Metropolitan School District's two simultaneous RFBs due July 29, 2026. The State of Georgia posted a general food supplies solicitation (due June 22, 2026) with full scope in an attached document. Marion Health Care Coalition in Florida posted a produce proposal request due August 21, 2026. School nutrition programs dominate the issuing bodies, with recurring emphasis on local and regional sourcing (400-mile radius), seasonal variety, traceability by farm of origin, HACCP compliance, and $500,000 to $1 million liability insurance minimums. The code shows little specific demand for non-GMO loquats; vendors pursuing this code should assess whether broad produce supply partnerships with school districts and regional food service operations align with their product mix and sourcing capability.