UNSPSC 50525028: Non GMO navel oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO 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 50525028 Non GMO navel oranges (Commodity) names a narrow product line, but recent state and local solicitations under this code show little activity aligned with that specific commodity — the posted opportunities involve fresh produce procurement for school nutrition programs, with navel oranges appearing only as one line item among dozens or hundreds of produce varieties in broader institutional food-service contracts. Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Bulloch County School District, Liberty County Board of Education, Muscogee County School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Glynn County Board of Education, McAllen Independent School District, Austin Independent School District, and Douglas County School System have all issued RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, and ITBs for fresh produce during the past four months, but these solicit comprehensive produce packages — including apples, bananas, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, citrus fruits, and specialty items — rather than navel oranges as a standalone commodity. The code shows no evidence of dedicated navel-orange procurement; instead, citrus fruits are bundled into multi-product food-service contracts where pricing and sourcing vary by item.

Geographic activity clusters in Georgia and Texas, with the heaviest recent concentration in Georgia school districts (Hancock County, Bartow County, Bulloch County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham County, and Glynn County) and additional solicitations from Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), Florida (Hillsborough County Public Schools), and Texas (McAllen Independent School District and Austin Independent School District). Representative opportunities include Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for 30 school districts across two Georgia regions with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, with proposals due March 4, 2026; Glynn County Board of Education IFB 27-02 for fresh produce spanning 60 line items with bids due April 14, 2026; and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Bid 26-34 for 72 fresh produce items with bids due April 23, 2026. Award decisions in these procurements are made on a line-item basis, allowing districts to source individual produce types from multiple vendors based on lowest qualified pricing and quality fit. Contractors must carry liability insurance, maintain HACCP plans, comply with Buy American provisions, and meet strict delivery and traceability requirements. The code itself does not reflect the actual buying pattern — institutions are procuring integrated produce portfolios for school meal programs, not navel oranges in isolation.