UNSPSC 50525423: Non GMO jargonelle pears

The variety of non GMO pears known as non GMO jargonelle 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 50525423 Non GMO jargonelle pears is a Commodity code representing fresh produce supplied to state and local food-service operations, though the recent opportunities show this specific commodity appearing infrequently. State and local governments buying under produce-related codes procure fresh fruits and vegetables for school nutrition programs, county parks and recreation food services, health care coalitions, and regional education facilities. The issuing bodies are primarily school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education), county governments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), and specialized health care procurement entities (Marion Health Care Coalition). Food procurement at the K-12 level dominates activity, with school nutrition departments running line-item bids spanning dozens or hundreds of produce SKUs—apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, root vegetables, melons, citrus, leafy greens, specialty fruits, and fresh-cut snacks. Geographic sourcing preferences and local-vendor preferences appear frequently: Madison Metropolitan School District requires produce sourced within 400 miles and within Wisconsin; Bartow County School System mandates local sourcing within 400 miles; and Collier County applies a 10-point local-vendor preference for vendors with permanent business addresses in Collier or Lee County.

Geographic concentration appears heaviest in Georgia and Wisconsin. Hancock County Board of Education (Sparta, Georgia) posted an IFB in June 2026 for fresh produce spanning 200+ line items for the 2026-27 school year with delivery to three school sites and bid opening June 29, 2026. Bartow County School System (Georgia) posted an RFP in May 2026 for local fresh fruits and vegetables with a June 22, 2026 submission deadline and contract term July 20, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with four one-year renewal options. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) posted two separate RFBs in July 2026—one for petite bananas (weekly usage 70-90 cases, annual value approximately $78,000, contract September 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027) and one for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (approximately 5,900 servings weekly, contract September 1 through November 30, 2026 with up to two three-month extensions). Early County Board of Education (Georgia) posted a line-by-line food bid in May 2026 for 300+ food items including produce, with bids due June 8, 2026 and contract period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Buy American provisions, HACCP plan submission, food-safety compliance, and delivery temperature/freshness guarantees appear as standard contract requirements across all jurisdictions.