UNSPSC 50525508: Non GMO mabolo/butter fruit persimmon

The variety of non GMO persimmons known as non GMO mabolo/butter fruit 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 50525508 Non GMO mabolo/butter fruit persimmon is a Commodity code covering fresh specialty fruits. State and local governments procure this item principally through school nutrition programs and regional food service operations supporting student meal programs and public recreational facilities. The code encompasses produce sourcing for National School Lunch Program compliance, fresh-fruit-and-vegetable initiatives funded by USDA grants, and park concession operations. Issuing bodies include school districts (the primary buyer category), county parks and recreation departments, regional health care coalitions, and state procurement offices. School districts dominate recent activity, with multiple districts simultaneously soliciting fresh produce across broader categories that would encompass specialty fruits when available.

Recent opportunities span Georgia, Wisconsin, and Florida. Madison Metropolitan School District issued separate RFBs in July 2026 for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles of Madison (due July 29, 2026), with the latter requiring ready-to-eat processing and traceability by farm of origin. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia solicited fresh produce across 200+ line items including specialty items (kiwis, mangos, papayas, starfruit) for delivery to three school locations, with sealed bids due June 26, 2026. Bartow County School System in Georgia requested local fresh fruits and vegetables from farms within 400 miles for the 2026-2027 school year, with proposals due June 22, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Florida issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including concession operations, due March 6, 2025. Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce vendors for the 2026-2027 contract period, with proposals due August 21, 2026. Early County Board of Education in Georgia requested line-by-line bids for 300+ food items including fresh produce, due June 8, 2026. Geographic preference provisions, 400-mile sourcing restrictions, and organic-produce pricing discounts appear across recent school district solicitations.