UNSPSC 50525031: Non GMO osceola oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO osceola 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 50525031 Non GMO osceola oranges is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh citrus fruit procurement by state and local food service programs, school nutrition departments, and regional health facilities. Recent solicitations reveal that state and local governments are buying fresh produce — including citrus, bananas, berries, root vegetables, melons, and leafy greens — from vendors who can meet specific quality standards, delivery schedules, food safety compliance, and often locational or domestic-sourcing preferences. The issuing bodies span school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education), county parks and recreation departments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), regional health coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). School districts dominate the recent activity, typically soliciting fresh produce on an annual or multi-year contract cycle to support National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs across multiple school sites.

Geographic activity concentrates in the Southeast, with recent opportunities posted from Georgia (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County, and State of Georgia) and Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), alongside a Florida parks concession (Collier County). Representative recent solicitations include Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items (apples, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, citrus, melons, specialty fruits) with delivery to three school sites and a June 26, 2026 bid due date; Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks requiring Wisconsin sourcing within 400 miles and delivery of ready-to-eat, cleaned, and packaged produce weekly for the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program with bids due July 29, 2026; Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles with proposal opening June 22, 2026 and contract award anticipated for July 20, 2026; and Marion Health Care Coalition's produce vendor proposal solicitation with bids due August 21, 2026. School nutrition procurement typically emphasizes Buy American or domestic-content provisions, HACCP plan submission, delivery timelines (often early morning, Monday through Friday), minimum insurance coverage ($500,000 to $1 million general liability), E-Verify verification, and evaluation weighted heavily toward cost (30–40 percent) and product availability or seasonal variety (15–25 percent).