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 captures fresh-produce procurement by state and local governments, though recent activity shows school districts, county parks, healthcare coalitions, and state agencies are buying a much broader array of fresh fruits and vegetables than mangoes alone. State and local buyers under this code are sourcing petite bananas by the case, mixed fresh produce for school meal programs, ready-to-eat fruit and vegetable snacks for USDA child nutrition initiatives, specialty items including mangos and papayas alongside common varieties like apples and berries, and produce for park concessions and healthcare operations. The issuing-body mix spans independent school districts (Madison Metropolitan, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County Schools), county governments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), regional healthcare organizations (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state-level procurement offices (State of Georgia).

Recent activity appears concentrated in the Southeast and Midwest. Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin has posted two separate RFBs—one for petite bananas at $78,000 annual value due July 29, 2026, and another for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks with geographic sourcing limited to 400 miles of Madison due the same date. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia solicited fresh produce for the 2026-27 school year via IFB with sealed bids due June 26, 2026, specifying over 200 line items including multiple apple varieties, berries, melons, citrus, and specialty items like mangos and starfruit. Bartow County School System in Georgia requested local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles via RFP with proposals due June 22, 2026, and contract award anticipated July 20, 2026. Early County Board of Education in Georgia issued a line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026 encompassing 300+ food items with domestic sourcing preference. Collier County in Florida solicited food services for North Collier Regional Park via ITN with a response date of March 6, 2025, including concession food and beverage operations. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals due August 21, 2026. The State of Georgia posted a broader food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026. School nutrition programs dominate the recent opportunity set and frequently attach local or domestic sourcing preferences, HACCP plan requirements, and set-aside consideration for diverse-owned vendors.