UNSPSC 50525013: Non GMO chinotto oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO chinotto 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 50525013 Non GMO chinotto oranges is a Commodity code that captures fresh produce items—specifically specialty and standard fruits and vegetables—sourced and delivered to school districts, county parks and recreation departments, healthcare coalitions, and other state and local food service operations. State and local governments buying under this code procure fresh produce for school nutrition programs (breakfast and lunch), park concessions, healthcare facility meal service, and community food programs. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and county governments, with occasional healthcare and parks-and-recreation procurement. School districts represent the largest buyer segment, driven by USDA National School Lunch Program and Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program funding; county and municipal parks departments source produce for concession operations; and specialized healthcare entities (such as Marion Health Care Coalition) procure fresh fruits and vegetables for operational food service.

Recent solicitations span Georgia, Wisconsin, and Florida. The Madison Metropolitan School District posted separate RFBs in July 2026 for petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (RFB 4163, due July 29, 2026, sourced within 400 miles of Madison and Wisconsin). Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia issued IFB #SN002-2027 in June 2026 for over 200 line items of fresh produce covering apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, root vegetables, melons, citrus, and specialty items, with delivery to three school sites and a contract period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Bartow County School System in Georgia released RFP 10-2026-019 in May 2026 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, with proposals due June 22, 2026 and contract award anticipated July 20, 2026 through June 30, 2027 plus four optional one-year renewals. Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Florida issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN 258360, due March 6, 2025) for food services at North Collier Regional Park and concession facilities, which includes produce and fresh food sourcing. Most school district procurements emphasize domestic sourcing, HACCP compliance, E-Verify verification, and local or regional sourcing preferences where applicable.