UNSPSC 50524900: Non GMO nectarines

The type of non GMO fruit known as non GMO nectarines. 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 50524900 Non GMO nectarines, a Class code, nominally covers specialty stone fruit procurement but shows little recent activity aligned with the code's specific scope. State and local governments soliciting fresh produce under this taxonomy tier are primarily school districts and county parks agencies seeking broad fresh fruit and vegetable supply for food service and nutrition programs. The work solicited includes produce delivery to school cafeterias, park concession facilities, and health-care coalition nutrition operations, with vendors required to meet food safety standards, HACCP compliance, delivery schedules, and temperature-control requirements. School districts dominate the recent issuing-body mix, with multiple districts posting IFB or RFB notices; county parks, county boards of education, and health-care coalitions also solicit under produce-related codes in this family. Set-aside or preference programs vary by jurisdiction—some districts apply diverse-owned business status weighting, local-vendor preferences (notably Collier County's 10-point local preference), or geographic-sourcing mandates (Wisconsin and Georgia districts requiring produce sourced within 400 miles), while others emphasize Buy American provisions for processed products.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin school districts. Madison Metropolitan School District posted two RFBs in July 2026—one for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 annual value, due July 29, 2026) and another for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks under the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (5,900 servings weekly, Wisconsin-sourced, due July 29, 2026). Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia solicited fresh produce across 200+ line items for the 2026–27 school year via IFB with sealed bids due June 26, 2026. Bartow County School System in Georgia posted an RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (due June 22, 2026, with contract start July 20, 2026). Collier County Board of County Commissioners solicited food services for North Collier Regional Park via ITN due March 6, 2025, requiring diverse menu options and compliance with health regulations. Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce proposals due August 21, 2026. The State of Georgia also posted a broad food and kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026. However, none of these recent opportunities explicitly name non-GMO nectarines as a line-item requirement, indicating the code may be misaligned with actual current procurement or represents a very narrow sub-line within broader produce buys.