UNSPSC 50524444: Non GMO wekiwa tangerines

The variety of non GMO mandarin oranges and tangerines known as non GMO wekiwa tangerines. 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 50524444 Non GMO wekiwa tangerines is a Commodity code, but the recent state and local opportunities posted under this code show little alignment with the nominal scope. The recent solicitations—which include petite bananas, fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, comprehensive produce portfolios spanning apples, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, and specialty items—do not focus on tangerines or any single citrus variety as a distinct procurement category. School districts and nutrition programs appear to be tagging broad fresh-produce and egg contracts with this code, suggesting either a cataloging mismatch or use of the code as a catch-all placeholder for citrus and mixed produce purchasing. The work actually being solicited under the code in practice spans weekly or seasonal delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables to school nutrition programs, farm-to-school initiatives, and child nutrition services, with emphasis on USDA compliance, domestic sourcing preferences, HACCP documentation, and traceability.

Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and school nutrition programs—Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education, Hillsborough County Public Schools, 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—spanning Georgia, Wisconsin, Florida, and Texas. The geographic concentration is heaviest in Georgia, with multiple districts posting overlapping procurements in the spring and early summer of 2026. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026, $78,000 estimated annual value), Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce with over 200 line items (due June 26, 2026, July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 contract term), and Douglas County School System's RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 school districts across two Georgia regions (due March 4, 2026, approximately $5.5 million estimated annual spending across both areas). All solicitations require HACCP plans, Buy American compliance, traceability and recall procedures, and delivery to multiple school sites on fixed weekly schedules.