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 is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure fresh fruit for school nutrition programs, regional park concessions, and healthcare facility food service. The solicitations posted under this code show school districts and county park authorities as primary issuing bodies, with school nutrition departments dominating recent activity. Work solicited includes supply and delivery of fresh produce items meeting specified quality, ripeness, and food-safety standards, often with requirements for traceability documentation, HACCP plans, and compliance with USDA regulations and Buy American provisions where applicable. Vendors must deliver to district or county warehouse locations on prescribed schedules, typically Monday through Friday with early morning delivery windows, and maintain temperature control and product freshness guarantees throughout transit and storage.

Recent opportunities cluster in Georgia and Wisconsin. Madison Metropolitan School District posted two solicitations in July 2026 — one for 70–90 cases weekly of petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000) and a second for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks under the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (RFB 4163, due July 29, 2026, requiring Wisconsin-sourced produce within 400 miles). Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia solicited bids on over 200 line items of fresh produce including multiple apple varieties, berries, and specialty fruits for school year 2026–27 (IFB #SN002-2027, due June 26, 2026). Bartow County School System in Georgia sought local fresh fruits and vegetables from farms within 400 miles (RFP 10-2026-019, due June 22, 2026, contract through June 30, 2027 with four one-year renewal options). Early County Board of Education in Georgia posted a broad food bid encompassing 300+ food items including fresh produce (bids due June 8, 2026). Geographic preference and local-vendor incentives appear in several solicitations, with Wisconsin and Georgia school districts explicitly favoring nearby suppliers and offering evaluation scoring advantages for geographic proximity and diverse-owned business certification.