UNSPSC 50525446: Non GMO sensation pears

The variety of non GMO pears known as non GMO sensation 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 50525446 Non GMO sensation pears, a Commodity code, encompasses fresh pear procurement by state and local food service buyers, though recent solicitations show the code capturing a broader swath of fresh produce bidding than the specific variety name suggests. State and local governments actually buying under this code procure fresh fruits and vegetables for school nutrition programs, regional parks and recreation facilities, healthcare coalitions, and other public food service operations. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, and Bartow County School System all posting produce bids in the past five months. County boards of education, county parks departments, and regional healthcare entities also solicit under the code, typically bundling fresh produce with broader food service and nutrition contracts.

Recent activity spans Georgia and Wisconsin. Madison Metropolitan School District issued separate bids for petite bananas ($78,000 annual estimated value) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks in July 2026, both with response dates of July 29. Hancock County Board of Education requested bids on over 200 line items of fresh produce (IFB #SN002-2027, due June 26, 2026) for the 2026-27 school year across three school locations. Bartow County School System in Georgia solicited local fresh fruits and vegetables within 400 miles (RFP 10-2026-019, due June 22, 2026, contract award anticipated July 20). Early County Board of Education bid approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits (due June 8, 2026). Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Florida posted an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park (ITN 258360, due March 6, 2025, with 10-point local-vendor preference). Marion Health Care Coalition issued a produce proposal solicitation (August 21, 2026 due date). The State of Georgia itself posted a broader food and kitchen products bid (due June 22, 2026). Geographic concentration skews toward Georgia, with secondary activity in Wisconsin and Florida; recent solicitations stress Buy American provisions where applicable, HACCP compliance, traceability documentation, and local or regional sourcing preferences where contractually required.