UNSPSC 50524433: Non GMO ponkan bantangas mandarin oranges

The variety of non GMO mandarin oranges and tangerines known as non GMO ponkan bantangas 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 50524433 Non-GMO ponkan bantangas mandarin oranges is a Commodity code that represents a narrow product line within the broader fresh produce category. However, the recent opportunities in the source do not feature mandarin oranges as a primary solicitation focus; instead, school districts and local education agencies are soliciting fresh produce across a wide range of citrus, stone fruits, berries, and common vegetables to support child nutrition programs including the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. When mandarin oranges or citrus varieties do appear in recent solicitations, they are listed alongside dozens of other produce items as part of comprehensive, line-item produce contracts rather than as standalone offerings. The actual procurement activity under this code appears minimal relative to the broader fresh-produce commodity space.

School districts dominate the issuing body mix, with recent opportunities from Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin), Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), Bulloch County School District (Georgia), Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia), Glynn County Board of Education (Georgia), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), Muscogee County School District (Georgia), McAllen Independent School District (Texas), and Austin Independent School District (Texas), along with a cooperative purchasing vehicle (GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 districts in Georgia) and a state agency (State of Georgia). Georgia school districts appear most active in the recent opportunity set. Representative recent solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026), Hancock County Board of Education's IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including apples, berries, citrus, and specialty items (bid opening June 29, 2026), and Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 districts across Georgia with estimated annual spending of approximately $5.5 million across both geographic areas (proposals due March 4, 2026). Contracts typically run from July 1 through June 30 of the following year to align with school fiscal years, with weekly or twice-weekly delivery requirements and strict HACCP, Buy American, and food-safety compliance mandates.