UNSPSC 50524930: Non GMO kay sweet nectarines

The variety of non GMO nectarines known as non GMO kay sweet 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 50524930 Non GMO kay sweet nectarines is a Commodity code that captures fresh fruit procurement for school nutrition programs, regional parks, and healthcare facilities. The recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing fresh produce — including nectarines, apples, berries, citrus, melons, and specialty fruits — as line items within broader school lunch program contracts, park concession operations, and healthcare facility food service agreements. The work involves sourcing produce to USDA and state food safety standards, managing delivery logistics across multiple school sites or park venues, and maintaining cold-chain compliance and product freshness guarantees. 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 park and recreation departments (Collier County), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). School districts appear as the dominant buyer type in recent postings.

Geographic activity centers on the Southeast and Midwest, with recent solicitations from Georgia (Hancock County Schools, Bartow County Schools, Early County Schools, State of Georgia), Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), Florida (Collier County), and broad-based activity across other states. Representative recent opportunities include Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items with bids due June 26, 2026; Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (bids due July 29, 2026) with a Wisconsin-sourcing requirement and USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program grant funding contingency; and Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles of the school system with proposals due June 22, 2026. Collier County's ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park (proposals due March 6, 2025) includes fresh fruit offerings as part of broader concession operations. Most school district contracts run July 1 through June 30 on annual terms, with Buy American domestic-sourcing preferences and HACCP food safety plan requirements standard across solicitations.