UNSPSC 50524911: Non GMO big john nectarines

The variety of non GMO nectarines known as non GMO big john 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 50524911 Non GMO big john nectarines is a Commodity code that represents fresh stone-fruit procurement by state and local governments, though recent solicitations under this code actually cover a much broader fresh-produce spectrum. School districts and county governments are the primary issuing bodies, with Madison Metropolitan School District and Hancock County Board of Education appearing as repeat buyers. The actual purchasing mix spans fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, petite bananas, mixed fresh produce, and broader seasonal fruit and vegetable inventories for school nutrition programs and county recreation food services. Contract scopes typically require HACCP plans, E-Verify verification, liability insurance ($500,000 to $1 million), compliance with Buy American or domestic-sourcing preferences where applicable, and adherence to USDA food safety and nutritional standards. Many school districts impose geographic sourcing filters, such as Madison's 400-mile radius requirement from Wisconsin, or Bartow County's demand for local farms within 400 miles of Georgia.

Recent activity is concentrated in the Southeast and Midwest, with Georgia school districts (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County) and Wisconsin school districts (Madison Metropolitan) posting multiple solicitations in the May–July 2026 window. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas with a July 29, 2026 deadline and estimated annual value of $78,000 for a September 2026–June 2027 contract term; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB SN002-2027 for over 200 line items of mixed fresh produce across apple varieties, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, and specialty fruits, with bids due June 26, 2026 and delivery to three school locations through June 30, 2027; Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruit and vegetable sourcing with proposals due June 22, 2026 and contract award anticipated July 20, 2026; and Collier County Board of County Commissioners' ITN 258360 for food concession services including produce at North Collier Regional Park, with proposals due March 6, 2025 and a 10-point local-vendor preference. School district contracts typically include 40% cost weighting in evaluation, with supplementary criteria for diverse-owned business status, geographic preferences, traceability documentation, and past vendor performance.