UNSPSC 50524641: Non GMO pineapple melons

The variety of non GMO melons known as non GMO pineapple 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 50524641 Non GMO pineapple melons is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh melons, particularly specialty melon varieties sourced and procured by state and local food service operations. Recent state and local activity shows this code capturing general fresh-produce procurement — including melons as line items within broader fruit and vegetable solicitations — rather than melon-specific contracts. School districts, county parks departments, healthcare coalitions, and state purchasing offices are the primary issuing bodies, all seeking fresh produce to support food-service operations under the National School Lunch Program, water-park concessions, healthcare nutrition programs, and cafeteria meal service. The work involves sourcing, delivery, quality assurance, traceability documentation, and compliance with food-safety regulations including HACCP plans, pest-management protocols, and temperature maintenance. Vendors must meet freshness standards, deliver on contracted schedules, and often provide organic or locally sourced options at premium rates.

The code shows active solicitation across Georgia, Wisconsin, and multistate regions. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (posted July 8, 2026, due July 29, 2026), which sourced produce within 400 miles of Madison and required ready-to-eat packaging with traceability by farm of origin; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including melons and citrus (posted June 10, 2026, due June 26, 2026, delivery to three school locations); Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables from farms within 400 miles (posted May 21, 2026, proposals due June 22, 2026); and Early County Board of Education's FY27 Food Bid (posted May 11, 2026, due June 8, 2026). Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park (posted October 8, 2026, due March 6, 2025) with a 10-point local-vendor preference. School district procurements dominate recent activity, with strong emphasis on domestic sourcing, local and organic options, Buy American compliance, and geographic preference when applicable. Marion Health Care Coalition also posted a produce solicitation (posted August 7, 2026, due August 21, 2026). Contract terms typically run one school or fiscal year with renewal options, and evaluation criteria weight cost between 30 and 40 percent, with significant points allocated to quality, local sourcing, traceability, and diverse-business certifications.