UNSPSC 50524501: Non GMO alphonso mangoes

The variety of non GMO mangoes known as non GMO alphonso 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 50524501 Non GMO alphonso mangoes (Commodity) covers fresh produce sourcing for school nutrition programs, regional parks, healthcare facilities, and other institutional food service operations. Recent state and local opportunities show demand concentrated in school districts procuring fresh fruits and vegetables for meal programs, with secondary demand from county parks and healthcare coalitions seeking produce delivery under fixed-term contracts. The scope encompasses both standalone fresh produce items—petite bananas, specialty fruits including mangoes, and ready-to-eat vegetable snacks—and produce as part of broader food-service procurement spanning multiple line items across apple varieties, berries, root vegetables, citrus, and specialty items. School nutrition departments dominate the issuing-body mix, with additional activity from county boards of education, county parks recreation divisions, and state agriculture agencies.

Recent opportunities cluster in Georgia and Wisconsin, with secondary activity in Florida and broader multi-state procurements. Madison Metropolitan School District issued two separate RFBs in July 2026—one for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, contract value $78,000, response due July 29, 2026) and one for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (5,900 servings weekly for the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, sourced within 400 miles and Wisconsin, response July 29, 2026). Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia issued IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce across 200+ line items including mangoes and specialty fruits, with sealed bids due June 26, 2026 and delivery to three school sites. Bartow County School System in Georgia sought local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, proposal deadline June 22, 2026. Early County Board of Education in Georgia requested food bids covering 300+ items including fruits and vegetables, bids due June 8, 2026. The State of Georgia issued a broader food, supplies, and kitchen-products procurement with response due June 22, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Florida solicited food-service concessions via ITN for North Collier Regional Park, response due March 6, 2025 (note: due date predates current date and may reflect posted-date error), and Marion Health Care Coalition in Florida sought fresh produce proposals, response due August 21, 2026.