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 that names a single fresh citrus fruit product, but the recent state and local opportunities show the code is being applied—or misapplied—to a much broader range of produce procurement. None of the 18 recent opportunities tagged under this code solicits non-GMO Valencia oranges specifically; instead, school districts and educational institutions across the country are buying comprehensive fresh produce assortments for school nutrition programs, including apples, bananas, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, and prepared produce items. The issuing bodies are exclusively K–12 school districts and boards of education—Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education, 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 Douglas County School System—reflecting the dominance of school meal programs in this purchasing category. Many districts appear repeatedly, signaling ongoing annual or multi-year contracting cycles.

Geographic activity clusters heavily in Georgia, with Liberty County, Glynn County, Savannah-Chatham County, Muscogee County, Hancock County, Early County, Bulloch County, and Bartow County all posting opportunities between February and July 2026; Texas districts (McAllen ISD, Austin ISD) and Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District) add to the geographic spread. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (posted July 8, 2026, due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000 for delivery to a single facility) and Hillsborough County Public Schools' RFP 26039RFPDST for fresh fruit and vegetable program delivery to 18 elementary schools (estimated annual budget $600,000, funded by USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grants, with pre-cut ready-to-eat produce required). The broader procurement driver is federal USDA child nutrition funding, particularly the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, which mandates local sourcing within 400 miles in multiple districts (Madison, Bartow, Bulloch County). The code shows no relevant recent activity for its nominal product; business development pursuit should focus on multi-item produce distribution capability and school nutrition program compliance rather than single-commodity positioning.