UNSPSC 50525200: Non GMO passion fruits

The type of non GMO fruit known as non GMO passion fruit. 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 50525200 Non GMO passion fruits is a Class code covering fresh fruit procurement, but the recent state and local opportunities tagged under it reflect broader fresh produce buying that extends well beyond passion fruits alone. State and local governments solicit produce under this code primarily through school districts and county park systems seeking food-service suppliers. The kinds of work being bought include fresh fruit and vegetable supply contracts for school nutrition programs, park concessions, healthcare facilities, and county food services, with vendors expected to meet food safety compliance, traceability documentation, delivery schedules, and insurance requirements. School districts dominate the solicitation activity, with contracts specifying itemized produce lists, ripeness and size standards, delivery windows, HACCP plans, and often local or regional sourcing preferences. Counties and special-purpose districts (Marion Health Care Coalition) represent secondary but active buyers. Scope commonly includes fresh fruits (apples, bananas, berries, citrus, melons, tropical fruits), fresh vegetables (cruciferous, root, leafy, peppers, tomatoes), ready-to-eat prepared snacks, and compliance with Buy American provisions where federal USDA school meal funding is involved.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin. Madison Metropolitan School District released two parallel bids in July 2026 — one for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 annual value, IFB 4162, due July 29, 2026) and another for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks under the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (5,900 servings weekly, RFB 4163, due July 29, 2026, with 400-mile Wisconsin sourcing requirement and 5 percent diverse-owned business preference). Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia released an IFB in June 2026 for over 200 line items of fresh produce across multiple apple, berry, vegetable, and specialty-fruit categories, with delivery to three school sites and firm pricing through June 30, 2027. Bartow County School System in Georgia issued RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, with proposal submission closing June 22, 2026 and contract award anticipated July 20, 2026. Collier County, Florida issued an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park (including concessions at soccer and softball fields and the Sun N Fun Water Park) due March 6, 2025, with local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points. Early County Board of Education in Georgia bid food products (including fresh fruits and vegetables) due June 8, 2026 for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Marion Health Care Coalition issued a produce RFQ due August 21, 2026. Georgia also issued a statewide food, supplies, and kitchen products bid (PE55645NONST2026000000009) due June 22, 2026, but scope details are not disclosed in the posted summary.