UNSPSC 50524514: Non GMO manila super mangoes

The variety of non GMO mangoes known as non GMO manila super 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 50524514 Non GMO manila super mangoes is a Commodity code that nominally designates a specific tropical fruit variety, but recent state and local procurement activity shows the code is being applied broadly to school nutrition produce procurement — including bananas, apples, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, citrus fruits, and prepared produce items — rather than exclusively to mangoes. School districts and related nutrition programs dominate the issuing bodies, with the 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, McAllen Independent School District, Austin Independent School District, and Douglas County School System all posting solicitations within the past four months. The work being solicited includes annual fresh produce supply contracts for school lunch and breakfast programs, USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program fulfillment, and farm-to-school initiatives requiring weekly or twice-weekly deliveries to multiple school sites. Representative opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026) at an estimated annual value of $78,000 with 70–90 cases weekly consumption during school sessions, and Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 districts across two Georgia geographic areas with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two (due March 4, 2026).

Geographic concentration is heaviest in Georgia and Texas, with secondary activity in Wisconsin and Florida. Georgia school districts represent the largest share of recent postings: Hancock County, Bartow County, Bulloch County, Liberty County (two concurrent solicitations), Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham County, and Glynn County all issued IFBs or RFPs between late February and early July 2026. Texas activity includes McAllen Independent School District and Austin Independent School District, both with multi-campus footprints and significant annual consumption. Recent solicitations consistently emphasize Buy American provisions requiring domestic sourcing or 51% domestic agricultural content in processed goods, HACCP certification and traceability documentation, weekly or biweekly delivery to school locations between early morning and mid-afternoon windows, and firm pricing for 12-month contract periods with price redetermination tied to USDA market reports or consumer price indices. Local-sourcing preferences appear in several Georgia and Texas procurements, with geographic preference applied to produce within 50–400 miles of the purchasing district. Most awards are made to lowest responsive and responsible bidders on a line-item basis, permitting multiple vendor selections within a single contract. Insurance requirements typically include general liability coverage of $500,000 to $2,000,000 and workers' compensation per statutory requirements.