UNSPSC 50525610: Non GMO variegated pineapple

The variety of non GMO pineapples known as non GMO variegated 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 50525610 Non GMO variegated pineapple is a Commodity code that does not reflect the actual products state and local governments are soliciting under the tagged opportunities. School districts across the Southeast are actively procuring fresh produce — including bananas, apples, berries, broccoli, carrots, peppers, tomatoes, leafy greens, citrus, and eggs — through RFPs, RFQs, and IFBs to supply their National School Lunch Programs, School Breakfast Programs, and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs, but none of the recent opportunities specifically name variegated pineapples or GMO-status specifications. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and the actual work being bought suggests this Commodity code sees little relevant recent state and local activity.

School districts issuing under the produce-procurement code mix include independent districts (Madison Metropolitan, McAllen, Austin, Hillsborough County in Florida), county school systems (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County, Bulloch County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Glynn County, and Douglas County in Georgia), and cooperative purchasing vehicles such as the GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 districts across Georgia. Recent opportunities span Georgia (the dominant region), Florida, Texas, and Wisconsin, with response dates concentrated between late February and late July 2026. Representative solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026, with an estimated annual contract value of $78,000) and Hillsborough County Public Schools' RFP 26039RFPDST for fresh specialty fruits and vegetables for the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program serving approximately 18 elementary schools (estimated budget $600,000 annually, proposals due March 11, 2026). Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative represents one of the largest recent procurements, covering 30 districts across two geographic areas with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million and $1.1 million respectively for Area One and Area Two (sealed proposals due March 4, 2026).