UNSPSC 50524303: Non GMO big jim loquats

The variety of non GMO loquats known as non GMO big jim 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 50524303 Non GMO big jim loquats (Commodity) covers fresh produce supplied to state and local public entities, though the recent-opportunities block shows little direct activity under this specific commodity code. The opportunities posted under this code reflect a much broader scope of fresh produce procurement—bananas, mixed fresh fruits and vegetables, apples, berries, root vegetables, and seasonal produce spanning school nutrition programs, county parks concessions, health care coalitions, and statewide food service operations. State and local governments buy fresh produce primarily through school districts' food and nutrition departments (which procure for National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program operations), county boards of education, county parks and recreation divisions managing concession facilities, and state-level cooperative purchasing vehicles. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code include school districts of varying sizes, county boards of education, county commission procurement offices, and state purchasing agencies.

Recent opportunities show procurement activity concentrated in Georgia and Wisconsin, with school districts as the dominant issuing body. Representative solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District requesting bids for petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (RFB 4163, due July 29, 2026, requiring Wisconsin sourcing within 400 miles); Hancock County Board of Education requesting fresh produce bids spanning over 200 line items for school year 2026-27 (IFB #SN002-2027, sealed bids due June 26, 2026); Bartow County School System seeking local fresh fruits and vegetables within 400 miles for 2026-2027 (RFP 10-2026-019, due June 22, 2026); and Early County Board of Education requesting line-by-line food bids including produce, meats, dairy, and non-food items (bids due June 8, 2026). Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park including concession operations (due March 6, 2025), while Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce vendor proposals for 2026-2027 (due August 21, 2026). Most school district solicitations emphasize Buy American provisions, local or regional sourcing preferences (particularly in Wisconsin and Georgia), HACCP compliance, E-Verify authorization, and quality standards including temperature maintenance and traceability documentation.