UNSPSC 50524614: Non GMO eclipse melons

The variety of non GMO melons known as non GMO eclipse 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 50524614 Non GMO eclipse melons, a Commodity code, sees minimal relevant recent activity in state and local procurement. The code nominally designates a specific melon variety, but the most recent state and local opportunities posted under this code actually solicit petite bananas, fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, and broad produce portfolios spanning apples, berries, broccoli, carrots, citrus, eggs, leafy greens, potatoes, and tomatoes—not eclipse melons. The single opportunity most closely aligned with the melon commodity scope (Bulloch County School District's Farm to School RFP) lists watermelons among 24 produce items required to be grown within 200 miles of the district, but specifies no melon variety by cultivar. This mismatch between the code's nominal scope and actual recent solicitation content suggests the code does not reliably capture institutional produce procurement activity as currently practiced.

School districts drive the bulk of identified activity under this code designation, including Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin), Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), Bartow County School System (Georgia), Early County Board of Education (Georgia), Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida), Bulloch County School District (Georgia), Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia), Muscogee County School District (Georgia), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), Glynn County Board of Education (Georgia), McAllen Independent School District (Texas), Austin Independent School District (Texas), and Douglas County School System (Georgia serving 30 districts through a cooperative). Geographic concentration is heavy in Georgia, with secondary activity in Wisconsin, Florida, and Texas. Representative recent solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District RFB 4162 for petite bananas (response due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000) and Hancock County Board of Education IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce across 200+ line items (response due June 26, 2026, contract period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027). The code's classification accuracy is questionable for business development purposes; firms pursuing school nutrition produce contracts should monitor broader produce family codes rather than relying on this specific commodity designation.