UNSPSC 50524919: Non GMO fire pearl nectarines

The variety of non GMO nectarines known as non GMO fire pearl 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 50524919 Non GMO fire pearl nectarines (Commodity) shows little relevant recent activity. The code's nominal scope — a specific nectarine variety — does not align with the state and local solicitations posted under it. The most recent opportunities tagged to this code solicit fresh produce, fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, and general food service items (bananas, mixed fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, and comprehensive produce for school nutrition programs), none of which reference fire pearl nectarines or nectarines of any variety. School districts across Georgia, Texas, Florida, and Wisconsin dominate the posting activity, along with the State of Georgia and a county school system cooperative (GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 school districts). The mismatch between code name and actual solicitation scope suggests either a tagging error or that nectarines (fire pearl or otherwise) are not a standalone procurement priority in state and local school nutrition contracting at present.

Recent opportunities in this category are concentrated in school nutrition programs supporting the National School Lunch Program and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, with 16 posted opportunities since February 2026 across multiple states. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) posted RFB 4162 for petite bananas due July 29, 2026, with estimated annual value of $78,000, and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks due the same date, contingent on federal FFVP grant approval. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued IFB SN002-2027 for over 200 line items of fresh produce due June 26, 2026. Douglas County School System procured fresh produce and eggs through GEC Buying Cooperative for 30 school districts across two Georgia areas with estimated combined annual spending of $5.5 million, with proposals due March 4, 2026. Geographic spread concentrates in Georgia (six opportunities), Texas (two), Wisconsin (two), and Florida (one), with remaining activity in additional Georgia jurisdictions and the State of Georgia itself. Award terms typically run July 1 through June 30 on an annual basis with renewal options, and evaluation favors cost (30–50 points), vendor qualifications and experience (15–20 points), product quality and availability (15–30 points), and past performance or references (10–15 points).