UNSPSC 50524801: Non GMO bog myrtles

The variety of non GMO bayberry known as non GMO bog myrtle. 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 50524801 Non GMO bog myrtles, a Commodity code, shows minimal alignment between its nominal scope and recent state and local procurement activity. The code's name references a specific plant variety with niche agricultural applications, yet the recent opportunities posted under this code predominantly solicit fresh produce for school nutrition programs—bananas, apples, berries, vegetables, and other commodity fruits and vegetables used in child feeding rather than bog myrtle cultivation or specialty botanical products. The issuing bodies are overwhelmingly school districts and county boards of education across Georgia, Texas, Wisconsin, and Florida, each procuring produce through RFP, RFB (request for bid), and IFB (invitation for bid) processes to support National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program operations, along with federally funded programs such as the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program.

The mismatch between the code's name and actual procurement content suggests a taxonomic classification issue rather than active demand for bog myrtles in state and local government supply chains. Recent activity centers on bulk fresh-produce contracts valued between $78,000 and $4.4 million annually, with delivery to 13 to 60 school sites, strict HACCP and food-safety compliance, Buy American provisions, and awards to lowest responsive and responsible bidders or cost-plus models. Representative solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, due July 29, 2026), Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce across 200+ line items (due June 26, 2026), Douglas County School System's RFP for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 school districts across Georgia with estimated spending of $5.5 million (due March 4, 2026), and Austin Independent School District's RFP for fresh produce and beverages emphasizing Good Food Purchasing Program compliance (due March 11, 2026). No state-level or county-level procurement activity for bog myrtles or botanically specific products appears in the recent-opportunities block, indicating this code does not currently represent a material procurement opportunity for business development purposes.