UNSPSC 50525607: Non GMO red spanish pineapple

The variety of non GMO pineapples known as non GMO red spanish pineapple. 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 50525607 Non GMO red spanish pineapple is a Commodity code that in state and local procurement practice covers fresh produce procurement for food service operations—specifically sourced pineapples meeting non-GMO and Spanish Red varietal specifications. The recent opportunities posted under this code, however, reveal a mismatch: state and local buyers are acquiring a broad spectrum of fresh fruits and vegetables for school nutrition programs, county parks concessions, and healthcare facilities, but none of the recent solicitations explicitly name pineapples or restrict purchases to a single fruit varietal. The code appears underutilized or misaligned with actual buying patterns. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, and Bartow County School System all posting fresh-produce RFBs and RFPs in recent months. County parks departments and county health coalitions also participate—Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park, and Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce vendors for the 2026-2027 contract period. State-level procurement also appears: the State of Georgia posted a request for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with a June 22, 2026 response date.

Activity concentrates in the Southeast, particularly Georgia, with solicitations from Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County, and the state procurement office, alongside Wisconsin school-district activity from Madison Metropolitan School District. Representative opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB for petite bananas (July 29, 2026 response, approximately 70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 estimated annual value) and RFB for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles of Madison (July 29, 2026 response, 5,900 servings weekly for elementary students). Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including multiple apple varieties, berries, and specialty fruits (June 26, 2026 response, July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 contract term) and Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (June 22, 2026 response, July 20, 2026 contract award target, options for four one-year renewals) represent additional school-district activity. The code shows little relevant recent activity specifically tied to non-GMO red spanish pineapples; procurement under the broader fresh-produce family emphasizes cost (typically 30–40% of evaluation weight), geographic preference (where local sourcing is mandated or preferred), traceability and food safety compliance, and diverse-business certifications.