UNSPSC 50525431: Non GMO olivier de serres pears

The variety of non GMO pears known as non GMO olivier de serres 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 50525431 Non GMO olivier de serres pears is a Commodity code that shows no substantial match between its nominal scope and recent state and local procurement activity. The code's name references a specific pear variety, yet the recent opportunities block contains no solicitations for pears—the posted opportunities cover petite bananas, fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, comprehensive produce line items spanning multiple apple and citrus varieties, berries, cruciferous vegetables, root vegetables, melons, and specialty produce, but no olivier de serres pears specifically. A single solicitation from Bulloch County School District (RFP, May 4, 2026, response date) lists "pears" as one of 24 produce items for its Farm to School program, but without variety designation; all other opportunities reference broader produce categories or discrete items like bananas and apples, not the named pear type.

The recent opportunities reveal that school districts and counties across Georgia, Florida, Texas, and Wisconsin are actively procuring fresh produce for child nutrition programs under cooperative purchasing vehicles, IFBs, RFPs, and RFQs, with issuing bodies including independent school districts, county school boards, and state agencies. Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Bulloch County School District, Liberty County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Glynn County Board of Education, McAllen Independent School District, Austin Independent School District, and the Douglas County School System on behalf of 30 GEC member districts represent the primary buying bodies. Opportunities cluster in Georgia (Hancock, Bartow, Bulloch, Liberty, Savannah-Chatham, Glynn, Douglas counties), with additional activity in Wisconsin (Madison), Florida (Hillsborough), and Texas (McAllen, Austin). Contract values range from $78,000 annually (Madison Metropolitan petite bananas) to $4.4 million (Douglas County Area One produce across 18 districts). Vendors must meet Buy American provisions, carry HACCP plans with traceability and 24/7 recall capability, maintain general liability insurance ($500,000 to $2,000,000), comply with E-Verify authorization, and demonstrate prior experience with institutional food service. No recent opportunity targets the olivier de serres pear variety by name; the code appears misaligned with active procurement demand.