UNSPSC 50525017: Non GMO jaffa oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO jaffa 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 50525017 Non-GMO Jaffa oranges, a Commodity code, shows minimal relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The nominal scope—specialty citrus fruit—does not align with the actual work being solicited under this code designation. Of the recent opportunities tagged to this code, all involve fresh produce categories far broader than jaffa oranges: petite bananas for Madison Metropolitan School District; mixed fresh fruits and vegetables for school nutrition programs across Georgia, Texas, and Florida; and comprehensive produce line items spanning apples, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, and dozens of other items for school districts and county systems. None of the solicitations specifically call for jaffa oranges or identify them as a line item.

School districts in Georgia, Texas, and Florida represent the dominant issuing bodies under this code designation, with secondary activity from state-level procurement (Georgia Department of Education through cooperative buying vehicles). The opportunities cluster in the school nutrition space, particularly National School Lunch Program and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program contracts. Representative solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026, with estimated annual contract value of $78,000), Hancock County Board of Education's fresh produce IFB covering over 200 line items for the 2026-27 school year (sealed bids due June 26, 2026), and the Douglas County School System's cooperative RFP SN 26-004 spanning 30 school districts across two Georgia areas with estimated annual spending of approximately $5.5 million combined. Procurement in this category emphasizes HACCP compliance, Buy American provisions, delivery within specified temperature ranges, and traceability requirements. The code appears misaligned with the actual commodity being purchased; vendors pursuing this category should track broader fresh-produce school nutrition opportunities rather than specialty citrus alone.