UNSPSC 50525600: Non GMO pineapples

The type of non GMO fruit known as non GMO pineapples. 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 50525600 Non GMO pineapples is a Class code that covers fresh produce supplied to state and local food service operations, though the recent opportunities block shows minimal direct activity under this specific commodity designation. The solicitations in the source span fresh produce procurement across school districts, county parks, healthcare coalitions, and other public entities, with scope ranging from specialized single items (petite bananas, fresh fruit and vegetable snacks) to broad multi-item produce portfolios (200+ line items including pineapples, apples, berries, root vegetables, and specialty fruits). State and local buyers under produce codes emphasize domestic sourcing where required by Buy American provisions, HACCP compliance, delivery scheduling to multiple sites, quality standards (ripeness stages, temperature control, minimum fill rates), traceability by farm of origin, and cost-competitive pricing that often reflects geographic or diversity preferences. Issuing bodies include school districts (Madison Metropolitan, Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County), county commissioners (Collier County parks concessions), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state procurement offices (Georgia).

Geographic activity centers on the Southeast and Midwest, with recent bids posted by Georgia school districts (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County) and Georgia state procurement, Wisconsin school districts (Madison Metropolitan), and Florida county government (Collier County). A representative opportunity is Madison Metropolitan School District Food & Nutrition Department's IFB for petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026) projecting $78,000 annual value with 70–90 weekly case deliveries at specified ripeness stages and delivery windows; another is Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce (IFB #SN002-2027, due June 26, 2026) covering 200+ line items across multiple fruit and vegetable categories with delivery to three school sites. Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables (10-2026-019, due June 22, 2026) exemplifies the growing preference for produce sourced within 400 miles, with seasonal availability documentation and farm traceability required. School nutrition programs dominate the recent posting volume; most contracts run a single school year (July through June) with optional renewals and emphasize HACCP plans, liability insurance (typically $500,000–$1,000,000), and compliance with affirmative action and diversity vendor preferences where applicable.