UNSPSC 50525428: Non GMO limonera pears

The variety of non GMO pears known as non GMO limonera 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 50525428 Non GMO limonera pears, a Commodity code, describes fresh fruit procurement by state and local governments, though recent opportunities show limited direct solicitation under this specific code. State and local buyers—school districts, county parks and recreation departments, and healthcare coalitions—purchase fresh produce including pears as part of broader food service operations for student meal programs, park concessions, and institutional nutrition services. The scope of work encompasses sourcing, delivery, and compliance with food safety standards, storage temperature requirements, and product-quality specifications tied to ripeness grades, case sizing, and fill-rate minimums. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), county government (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), state departments (State of Georgia), and healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). School districts dominate recent activity, reflecting the volume of institutional food procurement tied to USDA meal programs.

Geographic activity centers on Georgia and Wisconsin based on recent solicitations, with secondary activity in Florida and other states. Representative opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026) and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks requiring Wisconsin sourcing within 400 miles (due July 29, 2026); Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning 200+ line items with delivery to three schools (due June 26, 2026); Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (due June 22, 2026); Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food bid including produce and dairy (due June 8, 2026); and Collier County's ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park requiring vendor-supplied concessions (due March 6, 2025). School nutrition programs emphasize seasonal variety, local sourcing preferences (often within 400 miles), HACCP compliance, E-Verify authorization, and competitive bidding to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Contract terms typically run one school or fiscal year with renewal options.