UNSPSC 50525708: Non GMO flavor gold plucot

The variety of non GMO plucots known as non GMO flavor gold 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 50525708 Non GMO flavor gold plucot is a Commodity code that covers specialty fresh fruit varieties supplied to state and local institutions, particularly school districts and parks for food service operations. Recent state and local solicitations under this code reflect procurement of fresh produce — including specialty fruits, seasonal items, and processed-ready vegetables — for school nutrition programs, park concession facilities, and healthcare coalitions. The issuing bodies are primarily school districts and county boards of education, with occasional activity from county parks and recreation divisions and specialized healthcare procurement coalitions. School districts dominate the activity, managing large-volume weekly or annual procurement cycles tied to federal nutrition programs (USDA National School Lunch Program, Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program) and regular food service operations.

Geographic concentration is strongest in Georgia and Wisconsin, with recent activity from Hancock County Schools, Bartow County Schools, and Early County Board of Education in Georgia, and Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin. Collier County (Florida) and Marion Health Care Coalition also posted relevant produce solicitations. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, estimated annual value $78,000, bids due July 29, 2026), Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items with delivery to three school locations (bids due June 26, 2026), and Bartow County Schools' RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, with weighted scoring criteria emphasizing seasonal variety and sourcing compliance (proposals due June 22, 2026). Collier County's ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park (due March 6, 2025) and Marion Health Care Coalition's produce proposal solicitation (due August 21, 2026) show activity outside the K–12 school segment, though school districts remain the primary buyer category under this code.