UNSPSC 50525360: Non GMO sugar giant peaches

The variety of non GMO peaches known as non GMO sugar giant 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 50525360 Non GMO sugar giant peaches, a Commodity code, covers fresh peach sourcing by state and local agencies, typically for school nutrition programs and institutional food service. The recent solicitations show school districts and county park systems buying peaches as part of broader fresh-produce procurement for child nutrition programs, cafeteria operations, and concession facilities. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Madison Metropolitan, Hancock County, Early County, Bartow County) and county parks departments (Collier County). School districts dominate the activity and typically procure peaches as line items within larger RFBs or RFQs spanning 200+ produce SKUs for the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program; peaches appear alongside apples, berries, melons, and citrus in contracts that run July through June across the school year.

Recent opportunities span Georgia, Wisconsin, and Florida. Madison Metropolitan School District issued RFB 4162 for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026) and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (due July 29, 2026), with the latter requiring produce sourced within 400 miles of Madison and Wisconsin. Hancock County Board of Education posted IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce with over 200 line items and delivery to three school sites (bid due June 26, 2026). Bartow County School System issued RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (proposals due June 22, 2026). Early County Board of Education requested bids on 300+ food items including fruits and vegetables for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Collier County Parks posted an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park (due March 6, 2025), requiring diverse menu offerings. School district contracts typically emphasize Buy American compliance, HACCP plans, firm pricing for 12-month terms, and delivery to central warehouses or multiple school sites Monday through Friday early morning.