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 is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh fruit procurement by state and local food-service operations, though the recent-opportunities block shows that state and local governments actually solicit this code for a broad range of fresh produce items—bananas, apples, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, melons, citrus, and specialty fruits—typically for school nutrition programs, county parks concessions, and healthcare facility food services. The work involves sourcing, delivery, and compliance with food-safety standards, traceability requirements, and in many cases geographic sourcing preferences or local-vendor mandates. Issuing bodies include school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education), county governments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), and specialized public-health coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). School nutrition programs dominate the recent activity, driven by USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grant cycles and National School Lunch Program procurement schedules.

Geographic activity centers on Georgia (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County school systems) and Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), with activity also posted from Florida (Collier County) and broader multi-state sourcing. Representative recent solicitations include Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce for the 2026-27 school year (due June 26, 2026), which specified over 200 line items across multiple apple varieties, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, and melons with delivery to three school sites; Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables (due June 22, 2026) requiring produce sourced within 400 miles with seasonal-variety scoring at 25 points; Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026) with weekly volumes of 70–90 cases and an annual contract value of $78,000; and Collier County's ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park (due March 6, 2025), which includes concession produce offerings with a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points for vendors meeting Collier or Lee County business-address criteria.