UNSPSC 50525449: Non GMO summer bartlett pears

The variety of non GMO pears known as non GMO summer 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 50525449 Non GMO summer bartlett pears is a Commodity code that covers fresh pear procurement for school food service, park concessions, and healthcare operations. State and local governments buy this product as part of broader fresh produce sourcing for student nutrition programs, public facility concessions, and institutional food service. The issuing bodies soliciting under the code are school districts, county parks and recreation departments, and healthcare coalitions. Recent opportunities show school districts—particularly Madison Metropolitan School District and Hancock County Board of Education—are among the most active buyers, procuring fresh fruit alongside vegetables for meal programs and USDA-funded snack initiatives.

Activity concentrates in the Midwest and Southeast, with recent opportunities posted from Wisconsin, Georgia, and multi-state initiatives. Representative solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026) and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks requiring Wisconsin sourcing within 400 miles (due July 29, 2026); Hancock County Board of Education's IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce across 200+ line items including multiple apple varieties, berries, and specialty fruits (bids due June 26, 2026); and Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, with proposals due June 22, 2026. School districts typically require HACCP plans, $500,000 to $1,000,000 liability insurance, E-Verify compliance, and adherence to Buy American provisions where applicable. Geographic preference and local-sourcing mandates appear in multiple school solicitations, often with scoring preferences of 5 to 15 percent for vendors meeting regional criteria.