UNSPSC 50524500: Non GMO mangoes

The type of non GMO fruit known as non GMO mangoes. 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 50524500 Non GMO mangoes is a Class code that encompasses fresh produce procurement by state and local school districts, primarily through school nutrition programs serving National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. However, the recent opportunities dataset shows minimal direct activity under this specific commodity code; instead, school districts are soliciting broader fresh produce categories—apples, bananas, berries, broccoli, carrots, peppers, tomatoes, and eggs—through RFPs, RFQs, and IFBs that bundle dozens of line items into single contracts rather than purchasing individual produce varieties in isolation. The code's nominal scope (non-GMO mangoes) does not align with the actual procurement pattern, which emphasizes high-volume staple fruits and vegetables suited to institutional cafeteria operations rather than specialty or premium produce lines. When mangoes do appear in these solicitations, they are listed as one item among 60–200+ line items, often without explicit non-GMO specifications.

School districts dominate the issuing bodies, with recent activity concentrated in Georgia (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Bulloch County School District, Liberty County Board of Education, Muscogee County School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Glynn County Board of Education, Douglas County School System procuring on behalf of the GEC Buying Cooperative covering 30 districts), with additional solicitations from Texas (McAllen Independent School District, Austin Independent School District) and Florida (Hillsborough County Public Schools). Awards typically go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with contracts running July 1 through June 30 annually and often including renewal options for up to four additional years. Representative recent opportunities include the Hancock County Board of Education IFB for over 200 produce line items with bids due June 26, 2026, estimated annual contract value not disclosed but spanning multiple apple varieties, berries, melons, citrus, and specialty items; the Bulloch County School District RFP for 24 local-grown produce items (including mangos) with proposals due May 4, 2026 and contract award anticipated May 8, 2026; and the Douglas County School System RFP through GEC Buying Cooperative covering approximately 72 line items with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One (18 districts) and $1.1 million for Area Two (12 districts), sealed proposals due March 4, 2026. Most solicitations emphasize Buy American compliance, HACCP plans, weekly delivery, and preference for domestic agricultural products, with several districts now incorporating local-sourcing requirements (within 200–400 miles) or Good Food Purchasing Program commitments.