UNSPSC 50525208: Non GMO sweet granadilla passion fruits

The variety of non GMO passion fruit known as non GMO sweet 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 50525208 Non GMO sweet granadilla passion fruits is a Commodity code that describes specialty fresh fruit procurement, though recent state and local solicitations show little activity specifically targeting this item. The recent opportunities tagged under this code involve broader fresh-produce supply across multiple fruit and vegetable categories — bananas, apples, berries, melons, citrus, leafy greens, peppers, tomatoes, and seasonal specialty items — rather than granadillas or passion fruits in particular. Issuing bodies posting under this code include school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education in Georgia), county parks and recreation departments (Collier County), a healthcare coalition (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state-level purchasing (State of Georgia). School nutrition programs appear to be the primary buyer category, with procurement focused on supporting National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program initiatives. Vendors typically face requirements for HACCP plans, food-safety compliance, E-Verify enrollment, general liability insurance ($500,000 to $1 million coverage depending on the jurisdiction), and adherence to Buy American or local-sourcing preferences where applicable.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County), with additional recent solicitations in Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), Florida (Collier County), and state-level procurement in Georgia. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's IFB for petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026, projected annual value $78,000, requiring 70-90 cases weekly during school sessions with strict ripeness and temperature specifications), Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning 200+ line items for the 2026-27 school year (due June 26, 2026, with delivery to three school sites), Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (proposal deadline June 22, 2026), and Collier County's ITN for food-services concessions at North Collier Regional Park (due March 6, 2025, with a 10-point local-vendor preference). Contract terms typically run one school or fiscal year with renewal options; pricing is firm for the contract period, and all bids must include delivery to specified locations with no separate fuel surcharges.