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 is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity. The recent opportunities tagged under this code do not represent purchases of loquats or products bearing the code's nominal specification. Instead, the tagged solicitations—from Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Liberty County Board of Education, and multiple other Georgia school districts—are buying fresh produce and eggs across dozens of line items including bananas, apples, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, and citrus. These are routine school nutrition program procurements under the National School Lunch Program and Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, not specialty fruit buys. The mismatch between the code name and the actual goods being solicited suggests the tagging may be erroneous or the code does not reflect current state and local purchasing patterns for this specialty item.

School district food-service departments across Georgia and Texas represent the primary issuing bodies in the visible opportunities, along with independent school districts in Florida and Texas. The geographic concentration is heaviest in Georgia (Madison, Hancock County, Bartow County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham, Glynn County, Douglas County cooperating through GEC), with activity also in Texas (McAllen ISD, Austin ISD) and Florida (Hillsborough County). Representative opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas due July 29, 2026, with annual contract value estimated at $78,000; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce (200+ line items) due June 26, 2026, covering July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; and Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs (approximately 72 line items) due March 4, 2026, with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two. If seeking specialty produce such as non-GMO loquats for institutional buyers, verify with issuing agencies that the code assignment matches actual current procurement intent before pursuing.