UNSPSC 50525043: Non GMO valencia oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO valencia 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 50525043 Non GMO valencia oranges is a Commodity code encompassing the provision of fresh citrus fruit to state and local government food service operations, particularly school nutrition programs, healthcare facilities, parks and recreation concessions, and institutional cafeterias. The code captures produce supply contracts where citrus fruit appears as a line item within broader fresh-produce or food-service solicitations, though the source material shows no standalone solicitations exclusively for valencia oranges. Recent opportunities reveal that state and local buyers procure citrus alongside other fresh fruits and vegetables under bundled food-service contracts, with issuing bodies including county school boards, county parks and recreation departments, county boards of education, and healthcare coalitions. Scope requirements emphasize food-safety compliance (HACCP plans, E-Verify verification, debarment certification), specific quality standards (ripeness grades, internal temperature specifications, minimum fill rates), traceability documentation by farm of origin, and delivery logistics (early-morning delivery windows, temperature control). Pricing is typically line-item-based within consolidated produce bids, with local and organic preferences applied in final cost comparison on some contracts.

The code sees activity across Georgia, Wisconsin, and Florida. Representative recent solicitations include Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce covering over 200 line items including citrus varieties (sealed bids due June 26, 2026, delivery to three school sites), Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (proposals due June 22, 2026, weighted on cost 30%, seasonal variety 25%, and delivery proficiency 20%), Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks with Wisconsin-sourcing requirement (bids due July 29, 2026, $0.20 per pound preference on organic produce), and Marion Health Care Coalition's produce proposal solicitation for the 2026-2027 period (proposals due August 21, 2026). School nutrition programs represent the dominant buyer segment, with contracts spanning full academic or fiscal years and emphasizing Buy American provisions, domestic sourcing preferences, and compliance with USDA nutrition standards.