UNSPSC 50525041: Non GMO shamouti jaffa oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO shamouti jaffa 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 50525041 Non GMO shamouti jaffa oranges is a Commodity code describing fresh citrus fruit that state and local governments procure as part of broader food-service and school-nutrition operations. The recent solicitations under this code show minimal direct activity for shamouti or jaffa oranges specifically; instead, state and local buyers are sourcing generic fresh produce — including citrus, berries, vegetables, and specialty fruits — through school districts, county parks, and health-care coalitions. The actual procurement activity reflects institutional food service for K–12 nutrition programs, regional park concessions, and health-system operations rather than targeted sourcing of a single orange variety. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, and Early County Board of Education all soliciting fresh produce in the recent window. County governments (Collier County Parks & Recreation) and health-care entities (Marion Health Care Coalition) appear occasionally. Vendors face standardized requirements across solicitations: HACCP plans, liability insurance ($500,000 to $1 million), E-Verify enrollment, buy-domestic or geographic-preference provisions, and detailed traceability documentation for farm of origin.

Recent opportunities span Georgia, Wisconsin, and Florida. Madison Metropolitan School District issued an RFB for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 annual value, due July 29, 2026) and an RFB for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within Wisconsin and within 400 miles of Madison (5,900 servings weekly, due July 29, 2026). Hancock County Board of Education solicited fresh produce across 200+ line items for July 2026–June 2027 delivery (IFB #SN002-2027, due June 26, 2026). Bartow County School System sought local fresh fruits and vegetables within 400 miles (RFP 10-2026-019, due June 22, 2026). Early County Board of Education requested 300+ food items plus non-food supplies for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs (due June 8, 2026). Collier County Parks & Recreation issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park including concessions (ITN #258360, due March 6, 2025). The State of Georgia posted a broad RFB for food supplies and kitchen products (due June 22, 2026). Geographic preference, local-sourcing mandates (Wisconsin, within 400 miles), and organic-produce discounts feature prominently in evaluation criteria, signaling procurement officers' willingness to trade some cost efficiency for supply-chain transparency and regional economic benefit.