UNSPSC 50524431: Non GMO page mandarin oranges

The variety of non GMO mandarin oranges and tangerines known as non GMO page mandarin oranges. 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 50524431 Non-GMO page mandarin oranges is a Commodity code, but the recent state and local procurement activity tagged under it does not reflect mandarin orange procurement at all. Instead, the opportunities solicited fresh produce more broadly—bananas, mixed fresh fruits and vegetables, and comprehensive produce line items spanning apples, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, and citrus varieties—for school nutrition programs across multiple districts and states. The code shows a significant mismatch between its nominal scope and what is actually being purchased; no recent opportunities specifically target mandarin oranges or non-GMO citrus varieties.

School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, including Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education, Bulloch County School District, Liberty County Board of Education, Muscogee County School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Glynn County Board of Education, McAllen Independent School District, Austin Independent School District, and Douglas County School System across Georgia, Wisconsin, and Texas. Most solicitations are RFBs, RFPs, or IFBs due between late March and late July 2026, with contract terms typically running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Representative opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000), Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for over 200 fresh produce line items (due June 26, 2026), and Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 districts with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two (due March 4, 2026). Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia (Hancock, Bartow, Bulloch, Liberty, Muscogee, Savannah-Chatham, Glynn, Douglas Counties), with additional procurement in Wisconsin and Texas. The code does not support actionable intelligence for mandarin orange suppliers; business development professionals should verify the correct UNSPSC category for citrus commodity targeting.