UNSPSC 50525407: Non GMO beurré pears

The variety of non GMO pears known as non GMO beurre pears. 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 50525407 Non GMO beurré pears, a Commodity code, names a specific produce item that state and local governments procure as part of broader food service and school nutrition programs, though recent posted opportunities show limited direct solicitation for this product line specifically. When beurré pears appear in state and local procurement, they are typically embedded within fresh produce frameworks rather than solicited as a standalone commodity. The issuing bodies pursuing fresh produce under this code family include school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), county parks and recreation divisions (Collier County), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state agriculture departments. The mix reflects the primary end use: K–12 school nutrition programs funded through National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, followed by parks concession operations and healthcare food service.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin. Madison Metropolitan School District issued two separate produce RFBs in July 2026—one for petite bananas ($78,000 annual value, weekly usage 70–90 cases) and one for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks requiring 400-mile Wisconsin sourcing with organic product preference pricing. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia released an IFB in June 2026 covering over 200 fresh produce line items for the 2026–27 school year, with three delivery locations and domestic content Buy American requirements. Bartow County School System in Georgia posted an RFP in May 2026 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, emphasizing seasonal availability and farm traceability. Early County Board of Education in Georgia issued a food bid in May 2026 covering 300+ items including fresh fruits and vegetables for July 2026 through June 2027 with domestic sourcing preference and USDA whole-grain and nutrition standards. Collier County Parks and Recreation issued an Invitation to Negotiate in October 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park with a 10-point local-vendor preference. The State of Georgia posted a broad food supplies bid in May 2026 with the full scope attached; Marion Health Care Coalition sought general produce proposals in August 2026. No recent solicitation names non-GMO beurré pears explicitly; the code shows little direct activity despite the underlying frequency of fresh-produce procurement across school districts and local jurisdictions.