UNSPSC 50524929: Non GMO kay pearl nectarines

The variety of non GMO nectarines known as non GMO kay 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 50524929 Non GMO kay pearl nectarines is a Commodity code covering fresh nectarine procurement by state and local food service operations. Recent activity shows school districts and county parks departments purchasing specific fresh produce items alongside broader food-service contracts, though the recent opportunities do not contain solicitations explicitly limited to nectarines. Instead, state and local buyers are issuing RFQs, RFBs, and ITNs for fresh produce categories that span multiple fruit and vegetable line items—such as apples, berries, melons, citrus, and root vegetables—with nectarines typically appearing as one item among many in itemized produce lists. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), county boards of education across multiple states, county parks departments (Collier County), and health-care coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). School nutrition programs dominate the buyer base, driven by USDA National School Lunch Program and Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program funding.

Geographic activity centers in Georgia, Wisconsin, and Florida, with recent bids posted by school districts in Hancock County and Bartow County (Georgia), Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin), and Early County (Georgia), plus Collier County (Florida) and Marion Health Care Coalition sourcing. Representative opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (bids due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000, weekly usage 70–90 cases), Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including multiple apple and berry varieties (bids due June 26, 2026, contract term July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027), and Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (proposals due June 22, 2026, contract July 20, 2026–June 30, 2027). Buyers emphasize delivery frequency (Monday–Friday morning windows typical), HACCP compliance, domestic sourcing preferences, and in some cases local-vendor geographic preferences or organic-product price discounts. Insurance minimums typically range from $500,000 to $1 million general liability.