UNSPSC 50525038: Non GMO sanguine oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO sanguine 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 50525038 Non GMO sanguine oranges is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh citrus fruit procurement for institutional food service and school nutrition programs. State and local governments buying under this code seek fresh produce meeting specified ripeness, size, quality, and food-safety standards for delivery to school cafeterias, parks concession operations, healthcare facilities, and regional nutrition programs. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and county government agencies operating food service divisions, with occasional participation from healthcare coalitions and county parks departments. School districts represent the largest buyer category, procuring fresh produce for breakfast and lunch programs serving hundreds to thousands of students weekly; county and municipal parks operations and healthcare nutrition services round out the mix.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin, with representative opportunities spanning mid-2026 postings. Madison Metropolitan School District issued an RFB for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 annual value, response due July 29, 2026) and a companion RFB for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks requiring Wisconsin sourcing within 400 miles and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program eligibility (5,900 weekly servings, response due July 29, 2026). Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia solicited fresh produce for 2026–27 covering over 200 line items across apple varieties, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, melons, citrus, and specialty fruit (sealed bids due June 26, 2026). Bartow County School System in Georgia sought local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles for 2026–27 (RFP response due June 22, 2026). Marion Health Care Coalition also solicited produce proposals for the 2026–27 period (response due August 21, 2026). Collier County Board of County Commissioners solicited food services including concession operations at North Collier Regional Park via an Invitation to Negotiate (response due March 6, 2025), a scope broader than fresh citrus alone but capturing institutional food procurement activity in the region.