UNSPSC 50525418: Non GMO forelle pears

The variety of non GMO pears known as non GMO forelle 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 50525418 Non GMO forelle pears is a Commodity code that encompasses procurement of specialty pear varieties, typically non-GMO Forelle pears, sourced and delivered to state and local food service operations. Based on recent solicitations, state and local governments buy this commodity primarily as part of broader fresh-produce contracts for school nutrition programs, county recreation facilities, healthcare coalition food services, and regional school district lunch and breakfast operations. The code appears in solicitations alongside other fresh fruits and vegetables rather than as a standalone line item, indicating that procurement offices frequently bundle specialty produce under broader fresh-fruit categories while specifying varietal requirements. Issuing bodies include school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education), county boards of education, county recreation departments (Collier County Parks and Recreation), and healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). School districts represent the dominant buyer type under this code, driven by USDA National School Lunch Program and Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program compliance requirements.

Recent activity concentrates in the Southeast and Midwest, with documented solicitations from Georgia (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County, and the State of Georgia), Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), and Florida (Collier County). Representative solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks due July 29, 2026, which emphasizes Wisconsin-sourced produce within 400 miles and includes a $0.20 per pound preference discount on organic items; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce due June 26, 2026, spanning over 200 line items with delivery to three school locations and contract term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; and Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables due June 22, 2026, requiring sourcing within 400 miles and weighted evaluation emphasizing seasonal variety and local sourcing. Geographic-preference and local-vendor requirements appear consistently across Georgia and Wisconsin solicitations, with Buy American provisions and HACCP plan submissions standard across all school district contracts.