UNSPSC 50525321: Non GMO encore peaches

The variety of non GMO peaches known as non GMO encore 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 50525321 Non GMO encore peaches, a Commodity code, shows little relevant recent activity under its stated taxonomy. The recent opportunities dataset contains 17 school district and school system solicitations from February through July 2026, yet none explicitly names encore peaches or genetic modification status as a procurement requirement. Posting dates range across Georgia, Texas, Wisconsin, and Florida, with issuing bodies limited to school districts and county school systems; no state departments, transit authorities, or municipal procurement offices appear in the opportunities. The solicitations instead focus on broad fresh-produce categories—apples, bananas, melons, berries, leafy greens, and eggs—purchased through RFPs, RFQs, ITBs, and IFBs with response dates typically 20–60 days from posting. The only named variety-specific opportunity matching produce type rather than genetic specification is Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026), which specifies ripeness stage and size but contains no GMO or non-GMO language.

School districts and county systems in Georgia dominate the recent sample, including Glynn County, Liberty County, Douglas County (via GEC Buying Cooperative), Hancock County, Bartow County, Bulloch County, Muscogee County, and Savannah-Chatham County, alongside Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan), Texas (McAllen ISD, Austin ISD), and Florida (Hillsborough County Public Schools). Procurement volumes range from approximately $78,000 annually (Madison petite bananas, September 2026–June 2027) to $4.4 million (Douglas County GEC Area One, fresh produce and eggs, July 2026–June 2027), with most contracts running one fiscal or calendar year with optional renewals. Evaluation criteria consistently emphasize lowest responsive and responsible bid pricing (typically 30–50% of scoring weight), product quality and freshness, Buy American compliance, HACCP and food-safety documentation, and delivery frequency (commonly weekly Monday–Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.). The code's nominal scope—non-GMO encore peaches—does not surface in any of these recent school nutrition opportunities, suggesting either niche demand not yet reflected in recent postings or misalignment between the code taxonomy and current state and local procurement practice.