UNSPSC 50525007: Non GMO bigaradier apepu oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO bigaradier apepu 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 50525007 Non GMO bigaradier apepu oranges (Commodity) shows minimal recent state and local procurement activity directly aligned with the code. The single commodity specification — a non-GMO variety of orange — appears in none of the recent opportunities posted under this code. Instead, the opportunities solicited span broad fresh produce categories including petite bananas, mixed fresh fruits and vegetables, apples, berries, citrus fruits, root vegetables, melons, and leafy greens, along with general food service concessions and kitchen products. The code as specified does not match the work actually being bought through these solicitations, signaling either misclassification of the opportunities or minimal procurement demand for the specific non-GMO bigaradier apepu orange variety at the state and local level.

Issuing bodies pursuing produce procurement under related codes include school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, Bartow County School System in Georgia, and Early County Board of Education), county parks and recreation departments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Florida), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state-level purchasing (State of Georgia). Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin, with scattered procurement in Florida. Representative opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's IFB for petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000), Hancock County Schools' IFB for over 200 fresh produce line items (IFB SN002-2027, due June 26, 2026), Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables (RFP 10-2026-019, due June 22, 2026), and Collier County's ITN for food concession services at North Collier Regional Park (ITN 258360, due March 6, 2025). None of these opportunities specifically names the non-GMO bigaradier apepu orange, and the code does not generate sufficient targeted demand to warrant pursuit without clarity on how this specific variety aligns with broader school nutrition and food service contracts in active jurisdictions.