UNSPSC 50525718: Non GMO flavorosa plucot

The variety of non GMO plucots known as non GMO flavorosa 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 50525718 Non GMO flavorosa plucot, a Commodity code, shows little relevant recent procurement activity under its literal product name. State and local governments issuing opportunities tagged to this code are actually soliciting fresh produce broadly — bananas, apples, berries, broccoli, carrots, peppers, tomatoes, and other staples for school nutrition programs — rather than the specialized plucot variety the code nominates. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and the actual work being bought suggests either tagging error or that flavorosa plucots represent a negligible share of state and local fresh-produce procurement. School districts account for the overwhelming majority of recent activity: Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin), Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), Early County Board of Education (Georgia), Bulloch County School District (Georgia), Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia), Muscogee County School District (Georgia), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), Glynn County Board of Education (Georgia), McAllen Independent School District (Texas), Austin Independent School District (Texas), and Douglas County School System (Georgia) have all posted solicitations in recent months. A few transit or state purchasing entities also appear (Hillsborough County Public Schools in Florida; the State of Georgia for food, supplies, and other kitchen products), but school-district nutrition programs dominate the buyer mix.

Activity concentrates in Georgia and Texas, with secondary presence in Wisconsin and Florida. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (response due July 29, 2026) at an estimated annual value of $78,000 for 70–90 cases weekly during school sessions; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items (sealed bids due June 26, 2026) covering apples, berries, vegetables, citrus, and specialty items; and Douglas County School System's RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs across 30 school districts in two Georgia areas with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million and $1.1 million respectively (sealed proposals due March 4, 2026). Most solicitations are IFBs or RFBs weighted heavily toward cost (40–50 points), with secondary emphasis on vendor qualifications, past performance, and compliance with Buy American provisions and HACCP food-safety standards. Geographic preference for local or domestic sourcing appears in multiple opportunities (400-mile radius requirements in Wisconsin and Georgia; 50-mile preference in Texas). If pursuing this code, treat it as a fresh-produce family-level opportunity rather than a narrow commodity play.