UNSPSC 50524608: Non GMO cavaillon melons

The variety of non GMO melons known as non GMO cavaillon melons. 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 50524608 Non GMO cavaillon melons, a Commodity code, reflects state and local procurement of fresh produce for institutional food service, though the recent-opportunities block shows no direct solicitations specifically for Non GMO cavaillon melons. Instead, the code appears tagged to broader fresh-produce procurement activity across school districts, county parks, and regional health organizations that source multiple fruit and vegetable items as part of regular food-service operations. The work being bought under this code spans weekly or monthly delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables meeting food-safety compliance, quality standards, volume requirements, and in many cases locational sourcing preferences. Issuing bodies include school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education), county parks departments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), regional health-care coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia).

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin, with the largest volume of recent solicitations posted by school districts seeking fresh produce for the 2026–2027 school year. Representative opportunities include Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items (melons, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, citrus, and specialty fruits) with bids due June 26, 2026; Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, with proposals due June 22, 2026; and Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks with sourcing required within Wisconsin and 400 miles of Madison, bids due July 29, 2026. Collier County posted an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park requiring a qualified vendor to provide diverse food and beverage options, with proposals due March 6, 2025. Most school-district solicitations weight cost at 30–40 percent, emphasize domestic sourcing and locational preference (Wisconsin, 400-mile radius, or Buy American provisions), require HACCP plans and E-Verify authorization, and specify delivery windows between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. or 5:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.