UNSPSC 50525350: Non GMO royal lady peaches

The variety of non GMO peaches known as non GMO royal 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 50525350 Non GMO royal lady peaches, a Commodity code, represents fresh fruit sourcing for institutional food services and school nutrition programs. State and local governments procure peaches and other fresh produce under this code to support cafeteria operations, meal-preparation programs, and concession services across parks, schools, and health-care facilities. The solicitations show demand for specific fruit varieties and sizing standards—peaches arrive alongside bananas, berries, melons, citrus, and specialty items in multi-item produce bids. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with secondary activity from county parks departments, health-care coalitions, and county boards of education. Vendors typically compete on cost, product quality and freshness guarantees, compliance with food-safety protocols (HACCP plans, traceability by farm of origin), and ability to meet rigid delivery windows and temperature requirements. Many procurements impose geographic sourcing filters (often within 400 miles of the purchasing location) and reward organic or diverse-owned-business status with preference points or price adjustments.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin. Madison Metropolitan School District has posted two separate produce bids—RFB 4162 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 estimated annual value, due July 29, 2026) and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks for the USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program (5,900 servings weekly, Wisconsin-sourced within 400 miles, due July 29, 2026). Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia issued IFB #SN002-2027 for over 200 line items of fresh produce spanning multiple apple varieties, berries, cruciferous vegetables, and specialty fruits, with sealed bids due June 26, 2026 and contract running through June 30, 2027. Bartow County School System in Georgia issued RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables (400-mile sourcing requirement, deadline June 22, 2026, contract through June 30, 2027 with four renewal options). Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Florida posted an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for food services at North Collier Regional Park including concession operations, due March 6, 2025 (note: due date appears to predate posting and likely contains a data error). Marion Health Care Coalition requested produce proposals due August 21, 2026 for the 2026–2027 period. Early County Board of Education in Georgia and the State of Georgia have also posted broader food-procurement bids encompassing produce among multiple food categories.