UNSPSC 50525029: Non GMO navelina oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO navelina 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 50525029 Non GMO navelina oranges is a Commodity code covering fresh citrus fruit procurement by state and local food service operations. State and local governments soliciting under this code buy fresh produce for school nutrition programs, regional parks and recreation facilities, healthcare coalition food services, and specialized procurement programs requiring produce sourced and delivered to operational standards. The issuing bodies are primarily school districts and county-level agencies, alongside specialized procurement entities such as health coalitions and parks authorities. School districts represent the largest segment of activity, with nutrition departments issuing detailed specifications for fresh fruit and vegetable sourcing tied to federal meal programs and seasonal availability. Scope includes not only individual produce items but also compliance requirements spanning food safety, traceability by farm of origin, HACCP planning, domestic-content preferences, delivery scheduling, temperature control, and packaging standards.

Recent solicitations show activity concentrated in Georgia and Wisconsin, with secondary geographic presence in Florida. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) issued RFB 4162 on July 8, 2026 for petite bananas with an estimated annual contract value of $78,000 and a response date of July 29, 2026, requiring 70–90 cases weekly during school sessions in ripeness stages 3.5 to 4.5 per Chiquita color standards. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued IFB #SN002-2027 on June 10, 2026 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items across multiple varieties of apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, citrus, and melons, with bids due June 26, 2026 and contract term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Bartow County School System (Georgia) released RFP 10-2026-019 on May 21, 2026 requiring local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, with a June 22, 2026 response date and July 20, 2026 award target. Marion Health Care Coalition (unspecified state) solicited produce proposals on August 7, 2026 due August 21, 2026. A 10-point local-vendor preference applied to Collier County Parks (Florida) food services at North Collier Regional Park via ITN 258360, and Wisconsin school districts applied a 5% diverse-owned business preference on eligible vendors.