UNSPSC 50525408: Non GMO bosc pears

The variety of non GMO pears known as non GMO bosc 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 50525408 Non GMO bosc pears, a Commodity code, represents fresh produce items sourced by state and local school districts, regional park concession operators, and healthcare food-service entities. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show districts and special-purpose food-service agencies procuring fresh fruits and vegetables—including pears, bananas, berries, melons, citrus, leafy greens, root vegetables, and cruciferous vegetables—either directly for school nutrition programs or for retail concession operations. Work involves meeting strict food-safety compliance (HACCP plans, E-Verify verification, recall procedures), adhering to ripeness and quality specifications, maintaining cold-chain delivery requirements, and in some cases sourcing produce locally or within defined geographic radii to support domestic agricultural content and regional-procurement preferences.

School districts dominate recent activity under this code, joined by regional park authorities and healthcare coalitions sourcing produce for food-service operations. Madison Metropolitan School District has posted two separate bids for petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (RFB 4163, also due July 29, 2026); Hancock County Board of Education issued an IFB for fresh produce covering over 200 line items with delivery to three school locations (due June 26, 2026); and Bartow County School System sought local fresh fruits and vegetables from farms within 400 miles (proposal submission June 22, 2026). Early County Board of Education posted a comprehensive food and non-food bid including fresh produce (due June 8, 2026). Beyond schools, Collier County Board of County Commissioners solicited food services for North Collier Regional Park via ITN (due March 6, 2025), and Marion Health Care Coalition requested produce proposals (due August 21, 2026). Recent opportunities show strong geographic clustering in Georgia and Wisconsin, with additional activity in Florida and in statewide procurement (State of Georgia, May 15, 2026). Evaluation criteria across recent bids emphasize cost (typically 30–40 percent), local or domestic sourcing compliance, delivery capability, food-safety compliance, diverse-owned business status where applicable, and vendor experience with prior school-district contracts.