UNSPSC 50525438: Non GMO red d'anjou pears

The variety of non GMO pears known as non GMO red d'anjou 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 50525438 Non GMO red d'anjou pears is a Commodity code that frames fresh produce procurement by state and local governments—specifically pears and other fresh fruits and vegetables for school nutrition programs, county parks concessions, healthcare facilities, and regional food service operations. Recent solicitations show school districts as the dominant buyer type, with state health coalitions, county parks departments, and boards of education requesting fresh produce through RFB (Request for Bid), IFB (Invitation for Bid), RFP (Request for Proposal), and ITN (Invitation to Negotiate) notices. The scope encompasses not only pears but a broader category of fresh fruits and vegetables meeting USDA nutritional standards, organic certification where applicable, local-sourcing preferences, and compliance with food safety regulations including HACCP plans and traceability documentation by farm of origin. Vendors must typically carry $500,000 to $1,000,000 general liability insurance, comply with Buy American provisions where applicable, and accommodate tight delivery windows (often 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. or 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday) to school production centers or regional facilities.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin. Madison Metropolitan School District solicited petite bananas under RFB 4162 (due July 29, 2026) with an estimated annual contract value of $78,000 and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks under RFB 4163 (due July 29, 2026) requiring 400-mile local sourcing within Wisconsin and a 5% diverse-owned business preference. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia issued IFB SN002-2027 (due June 26, 2026) for over 200 fresh produce line items spanning apples, berries, vegetables, and specialty fruits for the 2026-27 school year. Bartow County School System in Georgia sought local fresh fruits and vegetables under RFP 10-2026-019 (due June 22, 2026) with a 400-mile sourcing requirement and weighted evaluation favoring seasonal variety and cost. Early County Board of Education in Georgia requested line-by-line food bids (due June 8, 2026) including fresh produce alongside meats, dairy, and non-food supplies for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Florida issued an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park (due March 6, 2025) requiring diverse menu offerings and food safety compliance, though pears are not specifically named in that opportunity. Marion Health Care Coalition (MHCC) solicited produce proposals (due August 21, 2026) for the 2026-2027 contract period with unspecified item detail.