UNSPSC 50524304: Non GMO champagne loquats

The variety of non GMO loquats known as non GMO champagne 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 50524304 Non GMO champagne loquats, a Commodity code, does not reflect the actual scope of produce procurement state and local governments are soliciting under this classification. The recent opportunities posted under this code span broad fresh-produce categories—bananas, apples, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, citrus fruits, leafy greens, peppers, melons, and specialty fruits—rather than the narrow commodity named in the code. State and local issuing bodies using this code include 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 nutrition programs dominate the recent activity, driven by USDA meal programs and fresh-produce initiatives; these buyers source produce weekly or seasonally at volumes reaching thousands of servings or cases monthly.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County, and State of Georgia) and Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), with additional activity in Florida (Collier County) and Marion Health Care Coalition's unspecified jurisdiction. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's IFB 4162 for petite bananas (weekly usage 70–90 cases, estimated annual value $78,000, bids due July 29, 2026) and IFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks for the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (approximately 5,900 servings weekly, sourced within 400 miles of Madison and within Wisconsin, bids due July 29, 2026); Hancock County Board of Education's IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items across multiple apple varieties, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, and specialty fruits (contract July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, bids due June 26, 2026); and Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (contract term July 20, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with four one-year renewal options, proposals due June 22, 2026). Collier County's Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park (response due March 6, 2025) includes fresh-produce components alongside prepared food offerings. Most school district procurements apply Buy American provisions, emphasize domestic sourcing or local/regional sourcing within 400 miles, and require HACCP plans and food-safety compliance; several offer diverse-owned business firm or local-vendor preference points.