UNSPSC 50525437: Non GMO red bartlett pears

The variety of non GMO pears known as non GMO red bartlett 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 50525437 Non GMO red bartlett pears, a Commodity code, does not align with the recent state and local procurement activity indexed under it. The most recent opportunities posted under this code cover fresh produce broadly—bananas, mixed fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, and comprehensive school nutrition supply contracts—rather than the specific non-GMO red bartlett pear product the code nominally describes. School districts and a state purchasing office are the primary issuing bodies, but the work being solicited spans generic produce procurement across multiple fruit and vegetable categories rather than a discrete pear product line.

The disconnect between code taxonomy and actual procurement is pronounced. Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 (due July 29, 2026) requests petite bananas; RFB 4163 (due July 29, 2026) seeks fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles of Madison and Wisconsin. Hancock County Board of Education's IFB (due June 26, 2026) encompasses over 200 produce line items spanning apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, root vegetables, melons, citrus, leafy greens, peppers, tomatoes, and specialty items. Douglas County School System's RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative (due March 4, 2026) covers approximately 72 line items of mixed produce and eggs with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two across 30 school districts in Georgia. Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin school districts, with secondary activity in Texas (McAllen, Austin) and Florida (Hillsborough County). The code shows no solicitations specifically for non-GMO red bartlett pears. Vendors pursuing this UNSPSC classification should verify that individual opportunity postings match their product scope before investing bid resources, as category-level misclassification appears systematic in the recent posting cycle.