UNSPSC 50524511: Non GMO kent mangoes

The variety of non GMO mangoes known as non GMO kent 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 50524511 Non GMO kent mangoes is a Commodity code that covers fresh mango procurement by state and local food service operators, though the recent solicitation record shows the code is used infrequently and often alongside broader produce categories rather than as a standalone mango-specific buy. State and local governments soliciting under this code include school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Early County Board of Education, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), county parks and recreation departments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). The work involves procuring fresh produce to supply school lunch and breakfast programs, regional park concession operations, and healthcare nutrition services. Quality and safety requirements are consistent across buyers: vendors must maintain HACCP plans, comply with food-safety regulations and health permits, provide product traceability documentation, carry liability insurance ($500,000 to $1 million depending on jurisdiction), and in many cases source domestically or locally (within 400 miles in several Georgia school-district solicitations).

Recent opportunities span Georgia, Wisconsin, and Florida. The Hancock County Board of Education IFB issued June 10, 2026 (due June 26, 2026) for over 200 fresh-produce line items including mangos, papayas, and other specialty fruits for the 2026–27 school year; Bartow County School System's RFP issued May 21, 2026 (due June 22, 2026) targets local fresh fruits and vegetables within 400 miles of Cartersville, Georgia; Madison Metropolitan School District issued two separate RFBs in July 2026 for petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026; $78,000 annual value) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (RFB 4163, due July 29, 2026) sourced within Wisconsin and within 400 miles of Madison; and Collier County Parks and Recreation posted an ITN in October 2026 for food-service concession operations (due March 6, 2025) that includes beverage and food provisioning. The State of Georgia posted a broad food, supplies, and kitchen-products solicitation May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026), and Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce-vendor RFP August 7, 2026 (due August 21, 2026). Contract terms typically run one school or fiscal year with renewal options, and evaluation criteria emphasize cost competitiveness, local or domestic sourcing, product quality and traceability, vendor experience, and diverse-business certifications where applicable.