UNSPSC 50525006: Non GMO berna oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO berna 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 50525006 Non GMO Berna Oranges is a Commodity code that spans fresh citrus fruit procurement, though recent state and local solicitations show this code's scope broadens well beyond the named variety to encompass diverse fresh produce categories including apples, bananas, berries, broccoli, carrots, leafy greens, peppers, tomatoes, and specialty items. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with recent activity from Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin), Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), Bartow County School System (Georgia), Bulloch County School District (Georgia), Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia), Muscogee County School District (Georgia), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), Glynn County Board of Education (Georgia), McAllen Independent School District (Texas), Austin Independent School District (Texas), and Douglas County School System (Georgia) procuring through cooperative vehicles such as the GEC Buying Cooperative. A single state-level procurement (State of Georgia food, supplies, and other kitchen products) appears in the recent activity, with the details withheld in the source document.

Georgia hosts the highest concentration of recent activity, with at least nine school district solicitations posted between February and July 2026, followed by Texas (two school districts) and Wisconsin (one school district). Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District RFB 4162 for petite bananas due July 29, 2026, emphasizing delivery logistics and quality metrics (98% fill rate, HACCP certification, $78,000 estimated annual value); Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs across 30 districts with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, due March 4, 2026; and Glynn County Board of Education IFB 27-02 for fresh produce with bids due April 14, 2026, requiring weekly Tuesday delivery to 16 schools and compliance with Buy American provisions requiring 51% domestic agricultural content. Across recent solicitations, school nutrition programs consistently emphasize HACCP plans with 24/7 recall accessibility, compliance with Buy American and whole-grain specifications, insurance requirements ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000 in general liability coverage, and preference for domestic sourcing or local produce within specified radii (ranging from 50 to 400 miles depending on district).