UNSPSC 50525204: Non GMO giant granadilla passion fruits

The variety of non GMO passion fruit known as non GMO giant granadilla 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 50525204 Non GMO giant granadilla passion fruits is a Commodity code encompassing specialty fresh fruits that state and local food service operations source for institutional and recreational venues. Despite the code's specific name, recent state and local solicitations under this taxonomy show a broad spectrum of fresh-produce procurement, with school districts, county parks and recreation departments, and healthcare coalitions buying produce ranging from specialty fruits to common vegetables, berries, melons, citrus, and leafy greens. The work involves providing fresh fruit and vegetable items meeting specified quality standards, delivery schedules, temperature requirements, and traceability documentation; vendors must comply with food-safety regulations, carry HACCP plans, obtain health permits, and meet product-freshness guarantees. Most solicitations emphasize domestic sourcing, local or regional sourcing within stated mile-radius filters (typically 400 miles), and production or procurement documentation by farm of origin. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education), county parks and recreation departments (Collier County Parks and Recreation), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). A local-vendor preference or geographic-preference scoring advantage appears in multiple solicitations, and some apply diverse-owned business firm evaluation points or percentage discounts on organic produce pricing.

Recent activity spans Georgia (Hancock County Schools, Bartow County School System, Early County Schools, State of Georgia statewide), Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), and Florida (Collier County), with representative opportunities including Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, annual value $78,000, due July 29, 2026) and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (5,900 weekly servings sourced within 400 miles and Wisconsin, due July 29, 2026); Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning 200+ line items including apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, melons, and specialty fruits (due June 26, 2026); Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (due June 22, 2026 with award anticipated July 20, 2026); and Collier County Board of County Commissioners' ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park including concession operations (due March 6, 2025, with menu variety and operational planning weighted at 35 evaluation points). School districts dominate the issuing-body mix and drive most recent volume; contract terms typically run one school year (July through June) with renewal options, and pricing structures use cost-per-unit, cost-per-pound, or weekly-case-volume models with firm pricing requirements and fuel charges incorporated into delivery rates.