UNSPSC 50525305: Non GMO autumn lady peaches

The variety of non GMO peaches known as non GMO autumn lady peaches. 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 50525305 Non GMO autumn lady peaches (Commodity) shows minimal recent state and local procurement activity aligned with its nominal scope. The code's name specifies a single varietal product — autumn lady peaches with non-GMO certification — yet the recent solicitations tagged under this code do not procure that item. Instead, the opportunities consistently solicit broad fresh produce categories for school nutrition programs: petite bananas, mixed fresh fruits and vegetables, comprehensive produce lists spanning apples, citrus, berries, root vegetables, and prepared produce items delivered to elementary, middle, and high schools across districts.

The issuing-body mix reflects standard school nutrition procurement patterns: independent school districts (Madison Metropolitan, McAllen, Austin, Hillsborough County, Savannah-Chatham County) and county boards of education (Hancock County, Early County, Bulloch County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Glynn County, Douglas County) represent the bulk of recent activity, with one state-level solicitation from Georgia and one cooperative buying vehicle (GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 districts across two Georgia areas). Recent solicitations originated primarily in Georgia and Florida, with secondary activity in Texas and Wisconsin. Representative opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026, estimated $78,000 annual value), Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs through GEC Buying Cooperative (due March 4, 2026, approximately $5.5 million combined for two geographic areas across 30 districts), and Hillsborough County Public Schools' RFP 26039RFPDST for USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program specialty produce delivery (due March 11, 2026, estimated $600,000 annual budget). The disconnect between the code's specificity and actual procurement activity suggests either significant misclassification in the state and local system or that autumn lady peaches are not a material line item in institutional produce purchasing at present.