UNSPSC 50525410: Non GMO comice pears

The variety of non GMO pears known as non GMO comice 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 50525410 Non GMO comice pears is a Commodity code covering specific fresh fruit varieties sourced for institutional food service and school nutrition programs. State and local governments buying under this code are primarily school districts procuring fresh produce for cafeteria operations and nutrition initiatives, alongside county parks departments, health care coalitions, and other food-service entities. The work involves supplying whole fresh pears (and related fresh fruits) meeting specified quality, ripeness, and food-safety standards for delivery to institutional kitchens and central warehouses. Vendors must comply with HACCP plans, food-safety protocols, traceability documentation by farm of origin, delivery temperature requirements, minimum fill rates, and comparable-substitute provisions when products are rejected due to distributor handling.

Recent opportunities show activity across school districts in Wisconsin and Georgia and county governments in Florida. Madison Metropolitan School District issued RFB 4162 (petite bananas, July 2026) and RFB 4163 (fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, July 2026), both due July 29, 2026, with geographic sourcing requirements and local vendor preferences. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia released IFB #SN002-2027 for over 200 line items of fresh produce (due June 26, 2026) with Buy American provisions and delivery to three school sites. Bartow County School System in Georgia sought local fresh fruits and vegetables through RFP 10-2026-019 (proposal deadline June 22, 2026) sourced within 400 miles. Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park (due March 6, 2025) that includes concession beverage and food supply, with a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points. Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce proposals (due August 21, 2026) for the 2026-2027 contract period. Early County Board of Education released a food bid (due June 8, 2026) covering 300+ food items including fresh fruits and vegetables for school lunch and breakfast programs.