UNSPSC 50525500: Non GMO persimmons

The type of non GMO fruit known as non GMO persimmons. 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 50525500 Non GMO persimmons, a Class code, covers fresh produce procurement by state and local jurisdictions, though the recent opportunities show little activity specifically tied to non-GMO persimmons. Instead, the code appears in solicitations for broader produce categories—fresh fruits and vegetables, local produce, school nutrition program staples, and hospital or institutional food service—where non-GMO sourcing may be one specification among many. State and local buyers use this code to tag general fresh-produce food-service contracts spanning school districts, county parks departments, health care coalitions, and state procurement offices. The work involves selecting vendors who can meet quality, food-safety, traceability, and delivery standards while often complying with domestic-sourcing, local-preference, organic-pricing, or diversity set-aside criteria embedded in the buyer's operational or grant-funded requirements.

Recent activity spans multiple states and issuing bodies: Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) bid petite bananas and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks in July 2026; Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) solicited fresh produce for 2026-27 with bids due June 26, 2026; Bartow County School System (Georgia) requested local fresh fruits and vegetables with a June 22, 2026 deadline; Early County Board of Education (Georgia) bid food products including fresh fruits and vegetables for July 2026 through June 2027; Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park with a March 6, 2025 proposal deadline; and Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals in August 2026. The State of Georgia also posted a general food and kitchen products bid in May 2026. School nutrition programs dominate the recent activity, with geographic clustering in Georgia and secondary activity in Wisconsin and Florida. Opportunities typically emphasize domestic agricultural content, Buy American compliance, HACCP certification, liability insurance ($500,000 to $1 million), delivery schedules between early morning and midday on weekdays, traceability documentation, and firm pricing over 12-month contract periods with optional extensions.