UNSPSC 50525025: Non GMO melogold oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO melogold 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 50525025 Non GMO melogold oranges is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure fresh citrus and other produce items for food service operations. The recent solicitations show that public buyers under this code are purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables—including citrus, bananas, berries, melons, and specialty produce—for school nutrition programs, healthcare facilities, parks and recreation concessions, and county food services. The work spans commodity sourcing and delivery logistics, with vendors required to meet food safety compliance, quality standards, delivery schedules, and temperature controls.

The issuing bodies include school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education), county governments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), a county health coalition (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state agencies (State of Georgia). School districts dominate the recent activity. Recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District requesting bids for petite bananas under RFB 4162 due July 29, 2026 with an estimated annual contract value of $78,000, and Hancock County Board of Education requesting bids on fresh produce for 2026-27 under IFB #SN002-2027 due June 26, 2026, covering over 200 line items of fresh produce with delivery to three school sites. Bartow County School System is seeking local fresh fruits and vegetables under RFP 10-2026-019 with proposals due June 22, 2026, requiring sourcing within 400 miles of the school system. The geographic spread of recent activity centers on Georgia and Wisconsin, with activity also in Florida (Collier County) and Marion County, indicating a multi-state procurement environment with notable school district concentration in the Southeast.