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, a Commodity code, shows minimal relevant recent activity. State and local governments do not appear to be procuring non-GMO date plums or persimmons under this code at present; recent solicitations tagged to this category actually concern other fresh produce categories entirely—bananas, mixed fresh fruits and vegetables, and generic produce supply contracts for school nutrition programs. The code's nominal scope does not align with the purchasing patterns visible in the opportunity record.

School districts across Georgia, Texas, and Wisconsin dominate the recent procurement landscape for fresh produce, but they are soliciting apples, bananas, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, citrus, peppers, tomatoes, and eggs through RFPs, RFBs, and IFBs—not the specialty fruit items this code nominally describes. Madison Metropolitan School District issued RFB 4162 for petite bananas and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks due July 29, 2026; Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa posted an RFP for fresh fruit and vegetable program delivery due March 11, 2026; and the Douglas County School System coordinated a cooperative purchasing RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs across 30 Georgia school districts, with proposals due March 4, 2026. Opportunities span Wisconsin, Georgia, Texas, and Florida. No current market activity supports targeted pursuit of non-GMO date plums or persimmons in state and local procurement.