UNSPSC 50525037: Non GMO salustianas oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO salustianas 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 50525037 Non GMO salustianas oranges is a Commodity code that does not align with recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominally specifies a single specialty citrus variety, but the opportunities posted under or near this classification span fresh produce procurement broadly — apples, bananas, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, and other staple fruits and vegetables for school nutrition programs, not non-GMO salustianas specifically. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with recent bids and RFPs from Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Hillsborough County Public Schools, 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 the Douglas County School System via the GEC Buying Cooperative. A handful of state-level procurements appear, including a Georgia state food-supplies solicitation. The geographic activity concentrates in Georgia, Texas, Wisconsin, and Florida, with the majority of recent opportunities in Georgia school districts.

Representative recent opportunities include the Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026, estimated annual contract value $78,000 for weekly delivery September 2026 through June 2027) and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (due July 29, 2026, sourced within 400 miles of Madison and within Wisconsin, weekly delivery for elementary students, contract term September through November 2026 with two optional extensions). The Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce (sealed bids due June 26, 2026) specified over 200 line items across multiple produce categories and delivery to three school locations July 2026 through June 2027. The Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative covers approximately 72 produce line items serving 30 school districts across two geographic areas (estimated annual spending $4.4 million for Area One, $1.1 million for Area Two, July 2026 through June 2027). All solicitations emphasize Buy American compliance, HACCP documentation, product traceability, food safety certifications, insurance requirements, and domestic sourcing preferences where quality and cost allow. The code reflects commodity procurement tied to federal school nutrition programs rather than a specialized varietal market.