UNSPSC 50525021: Non GMO late navel oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO late navel 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 50525021 Non GMO late navel oranges is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh citrus fruit supplied to state and local institutions—primarily school districts, county parks and recreation departments, and healthcare coalitions—for food service operations, meal programs, and concession facilities. The scope of work covers procurement of fresh produce items meeting specified quality, ripeness, temperature, and delivery standards, often with compliance requirements for food safety (HACCP plans), traceability documentation, farm-of-origin labeling, and adherence to Buy American or domestic sourcing preferences where mandated. Issuing bodies under this code include county boards of education, regional school districts, county parks and recreation departments, county health care coalitions, and state procurement offices. School districts appear as the dominant buyer category, with multiple solicitations for fresh produce across school years 2026–2027 and 2027–2028.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin. The Madison Metropolitan School District posted two separate RFBs in July 2026—one for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 estimated annual value) due July 29, 2026, and one for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (5,900 servings weekly) due the same date with a 400-mile sourcing requirement and Wisconsin diversity-owned business preference. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued IFB #SN002-2027 in June 2026 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including apples, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, citrus, and specialty items for delivery to three school locations, with bids due June 26, 2026. Bartow County School System (Georgia) posted RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, with proposals due June 22, 2026. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) requested line-by-line food bids in May 2026 for delivery by June 8, 2026, covering 300+ food items including fresh produce. Outside school food service, Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate in October 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park (ITN due March 6, 2025, corrected to 2026), and Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals due August 21, 2026.