UNSPSC 50525445: Non GMO seckel pears

The variety of non GMO pears known as non GMO seckel 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 50525445 Non GMO seckel pears is a Commodity code that captures fresh fruit procurement by state and local food-service operations, though the recent opportunities block shows no direct solicitations for seckel pears or other specialty pear varieties. Instead, activity under or near this code reflects broader fresh produce buying by school districts, county parks departments, healthcare facilities, and state procurement offices. State and local governments source fresh fruit through both commodity-specific bids and consolidated produce RFPs that bundle multiple fruit and vegetable line items. 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 parks and recreation divisions (Collier County Parks and Recreation), healthcare consortia (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state agencies (State of Georgia). School districts dominate the recent activity, typically procuring fresh fruit for the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, with delivery to central warehouses and individual school sites. Food quality, safety compliance (HACCP plans), traceability, and delivery logistics are consistent evaluation priorities.

Geographic concentration of recent activity appears in Georgia (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County, and statewide procurement) and Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), with additional activity in Florida (Collier County) and Marion County healthcare. Representative opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB for petite bananas due July 29, 2026 at $78,000 annual contract value requiring 70–90 cases weekly in 150-count packs; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items with bids due June 26, 2026; Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, with proposals due June 22, 2026; and Collier County Parks and Recreation's ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park due March 6, 2025. School district procurements typically require firm pricing for full contract terms (one school year), compliance with Buy American or local-sourcing preferences where applicable, and insurance minimums of $500,000 to $1 million general liability. Seasonal availability, traceability by farm of origin, and ready-to-eat preparation are emerging requirements in fresh fruit and vegetable purchases tied to federal child nutrition funding.