UNSPSC 50524642: Non GMO quetzali melons

The variety of non GMO melons known as non GMO quetzali 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 50524642 Non GMO quetzali melons is a Commodity code that nominally refers to a single produce item, but the recent state and local opportunities tagged under it diverge substantially from that narrow scope. The solicitations actually being purchased span broad fresh produce categories — bananas, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, melons, citrus fruits, and specialty items — as well as processed food, kitchen supplies, and food-service operations. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System) procuring for National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program operations, alongside county park systems (Collier County), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state-level food and kitchen product procurement (State of Georgia). School districts dominate the recent activity, with an emphasis on fresh produce delivery to central food-production centers or warehouses and compliance with USDA sourcing and nutrition standards.

Activity is concentrated in the Southeast and Midwest, with recent bids posted from Georgia (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County, and State of Georgia), Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), and Florida (Collier County). Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas with 70-90 cases weekly usage and an estimated annual contract value of $78,000 (bids due July 29, 2026), Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items across multiple varieties with contract term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (sealed bids due June 26, 2026), and Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles with proposals due June 22, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners posted an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for food services at North Collier Regional Park with proposals due March 6, 2025 (issued October 8, 2026), applying a 10-point local-vendor preference and evaluating on menu variety, food-safety compliance, and operational capability. The code shows active procurement but does not align with its stated commodity focus; the mismatch suggests these opportunities are tagged inaccurately or the code's scope extends far beyond quetzali melons in practice.