UNSPSC 50525201: Non GMO banana passion fruits

The variety of non GMO passion fruit known as non GMO banana 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 50525201 Non GMO banana passion fruits is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure fresh banana and specialty fruit products for school meal programs, park concessions, healthcare foodservice, and institutional dining. The recent solicitations show active demand for both standard petite bananas and fresh fruit and vegetable products sourced to specific ripeness, size, quality, and delivery specifications. School districts represent the primary buyer category, with Hancock County Board of Education, Madison Metropolitan School District, Early County Board of Education, and Bartow County School System all soliciting fresh produce including bananas for child nutrition programs under USDA meal requirements. Parks and recreation departments, healthcare coalitions, and regional health systems also use this code path when procuring fresh fruit for concessions and patient or employee meal services. Issuing bodies apply consistent food-safety standards including HACCP plan requirements, E-Verify verification, liability insurance minimums ($500,000 to $1 million), and Buy American or domestic-sourcing preferences where applicable.

Geographic activity spans the Southeast, with recent procurements clustered in Georgia (Hancock County, Bartow County, State of Georgia, Early County), Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), and Florida (Collier County). Madison Metropolitan School District's petite banana RFB 4162, posted July 8, 2026 with bids due July 29, 2026, specified 70–90 cases weekly at an estimated annual value of $78,000 for a September 2026–June 2027 contract, with delivery five days weekly to a single distribution center and ripeness staged per Chiquita color standards. Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruit and vegetables, posted May 21, 2026 with proposals due June 22, 2026, required sourcing within 400 miles and emphasized seasonal variety and farm traceability alongside cost and delivery logistics. Collier County's ITN for North Collier Regional Park food services, posted October 8, 2026 with proposals due March 6, 2025 (note: date appears inconsistent in source), included a 10-point local-vendor preference and required concurrent food and beverage concession management rather than produce alone.