UNSPSC 50525335: Non GMO kaweah peaches

The variety of non GMO peaches known as non GMO kaweah 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 50525335 Non GMO kaweah peaches, a Commodity code, describes fresh fruit procurement under state and local food service contracts—most notably school districts, county parks operations, and healthcare coalitions purchasing fresh produce for meal programs, concessions, and patient nutrition. The recent opportunities show school districts and public agencies buying fresh fruits and vegetables as line items within broader food-service solicitations, sometimes specifying particular varieties (petite bananas at Madison Metropolitan School District), sometimes as part of multipurpose fresh-produce awards (Hancock County Schools' 200+ line items spanning apples, berries, citrus, melons, and specialty fruits). Scope spans delivery of produce meeting specified ripeness, size, and quality standards; compliance with food-safety regulations including HACCP plans; maintenance of cold-chain requirements; and documentation of farm origin and traceability. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Madison Metropolitan, Hancock County, Early County, Bartow County), county parks departments (Collier County), school boards across multiple states, and regional healthcare procurement coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). Geographic activity centers on the Southeast (Georgia, Wisconsin) and includes school districts throughout the South and Midwest.

Representative recent opportunities span Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce across 200+ line items for the 2026-27 school year with bids due June 26, 2026; Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB for petite bananas (70-90 cases weekly, $78,000 annual value, bids due July 29, 2026); Madison Metropolitan's RFB for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles of Wisconsin (5,900 weekly servings, bids due July 29, 2026); Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables from farms within 400 miles (proposals due June 22, 2026); and Collier County's ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park including concession facilities (due March 6, 2025). School districts weigh cost heavily (40% in most evaluations), emphasize local and domestic sourcing preferences where specified, and require proof of food-safety compliance, liability insurance, and E-Verify authorization. Set-asides and preferences vary by jurisdiction—some apply diverse-business-enterprise bonuses (5–10 points), others apply geographic preferences (15% weighting in Bartow County's evaluation), and several mandate Buy American content thresholds or local-sourcing requirements.