UNSPSC 50525703: Non GMO crimson heart plucot

The variety of non GMO plucots known as non GMO crimson heart plucot. 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 50525703 Non GMO crimson heart plucot, a Commodity code, encompasses fresh specialty fruit purchased by state and local governments for food service operations—primarily school districts, county parks systems, healthcare coalitions, and education departments sourcing produce for student meals, concession operations, and institutional nutrition programs. The work involves direct supply and delivery of fresh produce meeting specified ripeness, size, quality, and food-safety standards, often with geographic sourcing preferences and traceability documentation requirements. Recent solicitations show school districts dominating the activity, with emphasis on USDA compliance, HACCP plans, liability insurance, and adherence to Buy American and domestic-sourcing provisions where applicable.

State and local buyers span Georgia school districts (Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education), Wisconsin school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District), Florida county parks operations (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), and specialized procurement bodies (Marion Health Care Coalition). Georgia and Wisconsin account for the bulk of recent activity. Representative solicitations include Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items of apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, melons, and specialty fruits with sealed bids due June 26, 2026; Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, contract value $78,000, bids due July 29, 2026); and Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, weighted on cost (30%), seasonal variety (25%), delivery proficiency (20%), product quality (15%), and customer support (10%), with proposals due June 22, 2026. All school-district solicitations mandate HACCP plans, E-Verify compliance, minimum liability insurance ($500,000–$1 million), and affirmative action documentation; many apply geographic or local-sourcing preferences and require traceability by farm of origin.