UNSPSC 50525202: Non GMO blue passion flowers

The variety of non GMO passion fruit known as non GMO blue passion flower. 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 50525202 Non GMO blue passion flowers is a Commodity code. The recent opportunities posted under this code do not reflect procurement of non-GMO blue passion flowers or any specialty florals. Instead, state and local governments are using this code designation for fresh produce procurement across food service operations — bananas, apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, root vegetables, melons, citrus fruits, and leafy greens supplied to school nutrition programs, parks concessions, healthcare facilities, and county food services. The actual buying activity centers on fresh fruit and vegetable sourcing for institutional meal service, snack programs, and concession operations rather than ornamental or specialty botanical materials. 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 posting bids for fresh produce. County parks departments, healthcare coalitions, and state procurement offices also use the code. Vendors must meet food safety compliance, HACCP certification, USDA standards including Buy American provisions in some jurisdictions, and delivery schedule requirements spanning early-morning windows to support meal preparation cycles.

Geographic activity centers on Georgia (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County, and state-level procurement) and Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District). The most recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District requesting petite bananas (RFB 4162, bids due July 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, projected annual value $78,000) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles and Wisconsin (RFB 4163, same due date, approximately 5,900 servings weekly); Hancock County Board of Education requesting fresh produce spanning over 200 line items for the 2026-27 school year (IFB #SN002-2027, sealed bids due June 26, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.); Bartow County School System seeking local fresh fruits and vegetables from within 400 miles (RFP 10-2026-019, proposals due June 22, 2026); Early County Board of Education requesting 300+ food items including fruits and vegetables (bids due June 8, 2026); and Collier County Parks and Recreation soliciting food services including fresh produce supply at North Collier Regional Park (ITN 258360, proposals due March 6, 2025). Local-vendor and geographic-preference provisions appear in multiple solicitations, particularly in school nutrition bids. The code shows no recent opportunities for non-GMO blue passion flowers or related specialty botanical products.