UNSPSC 50524625: Non GMO jubilation melons

The variety of non GMO melons known as non GMO jubilation 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 50524625 Non GMO jubilation melons is a Commodity code that covers fresh melon procurement by state and local food service operations, school districts, and regional food coalitions. State and local governments soliciting under this code are purchasing fresh produce — melons and related fruits and vegetables — for school nutrition programs (breakfast and lunch), regional park concessions, healthcare facility dining, and institutional food service operations. The solicitations show that melon procurement typically occurs as part of larger fresh-produce line-item bids rather than standalone melon contracts; when melons appear, they are specified by variety, case size, and ripeness stage and must meet food-safety, traceability, and delivery-temperature requirements. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), county governments (Collier County), state agriculture departments (State of Georgia), and specialized procurement entities (Marion Health Care Coalition).

Recent activity spans Georgia, Wisconsin, and Florida, with school district food procurement representing the primary market segment. Representative solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District's request for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (RFB 4163, due July 29, 2026) requiring produce sourced within 400 miles of Madison with weekly deliveries of approximately 5,900 servings to elementary students; Hancock County Board of Education's fresh-produce invitation for bids (IFB #SN002-2027, due June 26, 2026) covering over 200 line items including multiple fruit varieties with delivery to three school sites across the 2026-27 school year; and Bartow County School System's request for local fresh fruits and vegetables (RFP 10-2026-019, due June 22, 2026) requiring produce sourced within 400 miles with seasonal availability documentation and delivery to a central warehouse. School districts and county food programs consistently enforce Buy American and domestic-sourcing preferences, require HACCP plans and E-Verify compliance, specify minimum insurance coverage at $500,000 to $1 million, and evaluate bids on cost (typically 30–40% weight), quality and traceability (20–30%), local or diverse-vendor preferences (5–15%), and references (10–15%).