UNSPSC 50525333: Non GMO john henry peaches

The variety of non GMO peaches known as non GMO john henry 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 50525333 Non GMO john henry peaches is a Commodity code that captures fresh fruit procurement by state and local governments, though recent activity shows school districts and parks departments sourcing peaches and other fresh produce as components of broader food service contracts rather than as standalone specialty items. State and local buyers under this code include 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), and specialized procurement coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). The work involves sourcing fresh fruit meeting specified quality standards, ripeness stages, and food-safety compliance; school districts typically require HACCP plans, delivery within narrow temperature and time windows, and traceability by farm of origin. Procurement is driven by National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program funding, USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program grants, and parks concession operations.

Recent solicitation activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin. Madison Metropolitan School District issued an RFB for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 annual value, response due July 29, 2026) and an RFB for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles of Madison (5,900 servings weekly, response due July 29, 2026), both requiring ready-to-eat, pre-processed delivery with farm-of-origin traceability. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia posted an IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items across multiple fruit and vegetable categories for 2026–27 (bids due June 26, 2026). Bartow County School System in Georgia sought local fresh fruits and vegetables from farms within 400 miles (RFP due June 22, 2026, contract term July 20, 2026 through June 30, 2027). Collier County issued an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park including concession and beverage operations (response due March 6, 2025, with a 10-point local-vendor preference). School districts emphasize domestic sourcing, Buy American compliance, and participation by diverse-owned vendors; many contracts include pricing preferences for organic or locally sourced produce and require E-Verify authorization, commercial general liability insurance, and worker's compensation coverage.