UNSPSC 50525501: Non GMO american persimmon

The variety of non GMO persimmons known as non GMO american persimmon. 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 50525501 Non GMO american persimmon (Commodity) covers fresh produce items that state and local governments procure for school nutrition programs, regional park concessions, and healthcare facilities. Recent solicitations show school districts as the dominant buyer, purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables — including a mix of common items (bananas, apples, berries, leafy greens) and specialty produce (kiwis, mangos, starfruit) — through IFB and RFB notices tied to National School Lunch Program and Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program funding cycles. Scope work encompasses direct procurement of fresh produce delivered to school distribution centers or park facilities on fixed schedules, often with specifications for ripeness, size, temperature, packaging, and traceability by farm of origin. Vendors must meet HACCP plan requirements, carry minimum liability insurance ($500,000 to $1 million depending on the buyer), comply with Buy American provisions where applicable, and submit affirmative action documentation when required. Geographic sourcing preferences — particularly 400-mile locational requirements in Wisconsin and Georgia procurement — are emerging as standard contract language. A local-vendor preference worth evaluation points applies in at least one park concession case.

School districts in Wisconsin, Georgia, and Florida represent the principal recent buyers, with Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), Bartow County School System (Georgia), and Early County Board of Education (Georgia) posting bids in May through July 2026. Representative opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 annual value, due July 29, 2026) and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (5,900 servings weekly, Wisconsin sourcing required, due July 29, 2026); Hancock County Board of Education's IFB SN002-2027 for over 200 line items of fresh produce spanning multiple apple and berry varieties, root vegetables, and specialty items (due June 26, 2026); and Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables with 400-mile sourcing requirement (due June 22, 2026). Non-school buyers include Collier County Board of County Commissioners' ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park (due March 6, 2025) and Marion Health Care Coalition's produce proposal solicitation (due August 21, 2026), suggesting smaller but recurring activity outside K–12 nutrition programs.