UNSPSC 50524505: Non GMO francine mangoes

The variety of non GMO mangoes known as non GMO francine 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 50524505 Non GMO francine mangoes is a Commodity code that covers fresh mango procurement by state and local food-service operations. Recent solicitations show this code applies to mango purchases by school districts, county parks departments, healthcare coalitions, and other public entities operating food-service programs. The work involves sourcing fresh fruit to specification — ripeness stage, size, temperature, case pack configuration — with delivery to multiple sites, compliance with food-safety and traceability documentation, and adherence to HACCP protocols. State and local buyers emphasize domestic sourcing preferences, organic and local-vendor incentives where applicable, and competitive pricing reflective of seasonal availability.

School districts dominate recent activity under this code, notably Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) in Wisconsin and multiple Georgia systems (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County). County parks and recreational authorities also procure fresh produce through this channel, as does Marion Health Care Coalition. Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin, with secondary solicitation activity spanning the broader Southeast and Midwest. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (bids due July 29, 2026) requiring produce sourced within 400 miles of Madison and Wisconsin with a 5% diverse-owned business preference and $0.20 per pound organic discount; Hancock County Board of Education IFB SN002-2027 for fresh produce across 200+ line items including specialty items such as mangos, papayas, and starfruit (sealed bids due June 26, 2026, delivery to three school sites); Bartow County School System RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (proposals due June 22, 2026); and Collier County Board of County Commissioners ITN 258360 for food services at North Collier Regional Park including concession facilities (proposals due March 6, 2025, local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points). School nutrition programs typically contract annually or multi-year with firm pricing, weekly or variable delivery schedules, and high-volume weekly case requirements (50–90+ cases per week in district programs).