UNSPSC 50525504: Non GMO date plum persimmon

The variety of non GMO persimmons known as non GMO date plum 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 50525504 Non GMO date plum persimmon is a Commodity code that captures fresh specialty fruit procurement by state and local government food service operations, though the recent opportunities block shows limited activity directly aligned with this specific product line. State and local purchasing under this code centers on food service for schools, parks, healthcare facilities, and other institutional consumers buying fresh produce to meet operational or program requirements. The issuing bodies include school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education), county parks and recreation departments (Collier County), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state-level procurement offices (State of Georgia). School nutrition programs represent the dominant buyer category, with districts issuing IFBs and RFBs for seasonal fresh produce, often with locational preferences favoring vendors within specified mileage radii and incorporating USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program requirements.

Recent representative solicitations span multiple states and notice types. Madison Metropolitan School District issued an IFB for petite bananas (RFB 4162, bids due July 29, 2026) at an estimated annual value of $78,000, and a separate RFB for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (RFB 4163, due July 29, 2026) requiring Wisconsin-sourced produce within 400 miles. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia posted an IFB for fresh produce covering over 200 line items with delivery to three school locations (sealed bids due June 26, 2026, contract period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027). Bartow County School System in Georgia requested proposals for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (RFP 10-2026-019, proposals due June 22, 2026). Collier County issued an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park including concession operations (proposals due March 6, 2025). Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals for the 2026-2027 contract period (proposals due August 21, 2026). Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin, with additional recent posting from Florida. The code shows moderate but fragmented recent activity; while fresh produce procurement is active across school districts and institutional food service, opportunities specifically naming date plums or persimmons are not evident in the recent block.