UNSPSC 50525511: Non GMO sharon fruit persimmon

The variety of non GMO persimmons known as non GMO sharon 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 50525511 Non GMO sharon fruit persimmon is a Commodity code that spans fresh fruit procurement, though recent state and local solicitations show minimal activity directly aligned with sharon fruit or persimmons specifically. Instead, the code appears in school district and public-agency food-service procurement alongside broader fresh-produce categories — fruits and vegetables supplied to school nutrition programs, public parks, and health-care facilities. State and local buyers under this code range from school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Early County Board of Education, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System) to county recreation departments (Collier County Parks and Recreation), health-care coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). School districts dominate the activity, procuring fresh produce for breakfast and lunch programs; county parks and health-care organizations solicit produce for food-service operations and nutrition initiatives.

Recent opportunities cluster in the Southeast and Midwest. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) posted RFBs in July 2026 for petite bananas ($78,000 annual value; 70–90 cases per week during school sessions) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (approximately 5,900 servings weekly, sourced within 400 miles of Madison and within Wisconsin through September 2026). Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB in June 2026 for fresh produce spanning 200+ line items across apple varieties, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, melons, citrus, and specialty fruits for the 2026–27 school year, with delivery to three school sites. Bartow County School System (Georgia) posted an RFP in May 2026 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, with seasonal monthly delivery and contract award anticipated July 20, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate in October 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including diverse food and beverage options across multiple concession venues with response due March 6, 2025. Marion Health Care Coalition (Florida) sought produce proposals with a due date of August 21, 2026, and the State of Georgia released a bid for food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026, though detailed scope and commodity alignment are not specified in available documentation.