UNSPSC 50525035: Non GMO rhode red oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO rhode red 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 50525035 Non GMO rhode red oranges (Commodity) does not align with recent state and local procurement activity under this code. The nine recent opportunities posted between February and July 2026 solicited fresh produce, eggs, and beverages for school nutrition programs—including apples, bananas, berries, leafy greens, peppers, tomatoes, and specialty items—but none specifically procured Rhode Red oranges or citrus fruit matching the code's nominal scope. One opportunity (Bulloch County School District, May 4, 2026, RFP) named citrus varieties including Kisses, Kishus, Satsumas, and Tangerines, and another (Hancock County Schools, June 26, 2026, IFB) listed unspecified citrus fruits among 200+ line items, but neither identified Rhode Red oranges by name or non-GMO status as a distinct procurement line.

School districts across Georgia, Texas, Florida, and Wisconsin dominate recent activity under produce codes in this tier, issuing RFPs, RFBs, IFBs, and ITBs for comprehensive fresh produce supply contracts supporting National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs and federally funded Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs. Representative recent solicitations include the Douglas County School System RFP (posted February 4, 2026, due March 4, 2026) for fresh produce and eggs across 30 school districts in Georgia with estimated annual spending of $5.5 million across two geographic areas; the Madison Metropolitan School District RFB 4162 (posted July 8, 2026, due July 29, 2026) for petite bananas at $78,000 annual value; and the Hillsborough County Public Schools RFP (posted April 13, 2026, due March 11, 2026) for specialty fruits and vegetables under the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program with an estimated annual budget of $600,000. The code shows robust activity but little recent procurement demand specifically targeting Rhode Red oranges or other citrus varieties as standalone commodity lines.