UNSPSC 50525002: Non GMO ambersweet oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO ambersweet oranges. 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 50525002 Non GMO ambersweet oranges is a Commodity code representing fresh citrus fruit that state and local governments procure for school nutrition programs, healthcare facilities, and county recreation services. Recent solicitations show school districts and county boards buying fresh produce in bulk for meal and snack programs, with individual produce items frequently solicited as line-item requirements within broader food-service RFBs and RFPs. The code captures discrete commodity purchases within larger nutrition-program procurement, where districts specify variety, case count, ripeness stage, size, temperature standards, and traceability documentation. Issuing bodies include county boards of education, independent school districts, county park departments, and health-care coalitions. School nutrition programs dominate the recent activity, with Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, and Early County Board of Education all posting RFBs or RFPs for fresh produce during the 2026-2027 school year. A local-vendor preference appears frequently; Wisconsin-sourced and 400-mile sourcing requirements appear in recent school district solicitations.

Recent activity concentrates in the Southeast and Midwest. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued IFB #SN002-2027 due June 26, 2026 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, citrus fruits, melons, and specialty items for delivery to three schools during the 2026-27 contract period. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) posted separate RFBs for petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026, annual value $78,000) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (RFB 4163, due July 29, 2026, requiring Wisconsin sourcing within 400 miles and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program participation). Bartow County School System (Georgia) issued RFP 10-2026-019 due June 22, 2026 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park due March 6, 2025. Marion Health Care Coalition posted a general produce RFP due August 21, 2026. State of Georgia issued a broad food-supplies bid (due June 22, 2026) with scope details in an attached document.