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 that does not correspond to the actual state and local procurement activity posted under it. The recent opportunities block contains no solicitations for oranges or citrus fruit—instead, the tagged opportunities solicit fresh produce broadly (bananas, mixed fruits and vegetables, eggs) for school nutrition programs across Georgia, Texas, Florida, and Wisconsin. The mismatch between the code name and what is actually being procured makes this code a poor fit for tracking genuine ambersweet orange demand. State and local governments do procure citrus as part of institutional food service, but this code's recent record does not support targeting it for citrus-specific sales strategy.

School districts and county school boards dominate the recent activity under this code designation, with issuing bodies including Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin), Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), Bulloch County School District (Georgia), Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia), Glynn County Board of Education (Georgia), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), Douglas County School System (Georgia), McAllen Independent School District (Texas), and Austin Independent School District (Texas). Representative recent solicitations include Liberty County Board of Education's IFB for purchase and distribution of food products due April 29, 2026, Glynn County Board of Education's IFB 27-02 for fresh produce due April 14, 2026, and Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs due March 4, 2026, which encompasses 30 school districts across two Georgia areas with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One. Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia and extends into Texas, Florida, and Wisconsin, reflecting the nationwide reach of institutional food service procurement tied to school lunch and breakfast programs.