UNSPSC 50525019: Non GMO k-early oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO k-early 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 50525019 Non GMO k-early oranges is a Commodity code covering fresh citrus fruit procurement by state and local food service operations—principally school districts, county parks departments, and healthcare coalitions sourcing produce for meal programs and concession operations. The code describes a narrow product line: oranges meeting non-GMO standards, typically acquired through competitive bid or RFP processes and delivered on regular schedules to central receiving points or distributed sites. State and local buyers under this code emphasize compliance with USDA food safety standards, traceability documentation, and seasonal pricing adjustments; many impose geographic sourcing preferences (produce sourced within specified distances of the purchasing jurisdiction) and apply evaluation weight to diverse-owned vendor status and local-business preferences where applicable. School districts and county education boards dominate the issuing-body mix, with occasional procurement by specialized healthcare purchasing cooperatives and county parks operations.

Recent solicitations cluster in Georgia and Wisconsin. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) posted RFB 4162 for petite bananas (July 2026, bids due July 29, 2026) with projected annual value of $78,000 and weekly usage of 70–90 cases; Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including multiple citrus varieties (June 2026, bids due June 26, 2026) under a July 2026–June 2027 contract term. Bartow County School System (Georgia) released RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables with a June 22, 2026 proposal deadline and emphasis on 400-mile sourcing radius and farm-of-origin traceability. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) requested food bids covering produce, dairy, and non-food items due June 8, 2026 for the National School Lunch Program. Geographic concentration in recent postings reflects Georgia and Wisconsin school-district procurement activity; activity appears episodic rather than continuous, driven by annual school-year contracting cycles and occasional county or municipal food-service renewals.