UNSPSC 50525723: Non GMO sweet geisha plucot

The variety of non GMO plucots known as non GMO sweet geisha 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 50525723 Non GMO sweet geisha plucot is a Commodity code that describes fresh specialty fruit varieties for institutional food service and retail procurement. State and local governments procure fresh produce—including commodity fruits, vegetables, and specialty items—through school districts, county parks and recreation departments, healthcare organizations, and county boards of education. The recent solicitations under this code show that institutional buyers are acquiring fresh fruits and vegetables in bulk for school lunch programs, park concessions, healthcare facilities, and community food service. School districts dominate the recent activity, with specifications frequently emphasizing USDA compliance, domestic sourcing, food safety documentation (HACCP plans), local or regional sourcing preferences, and traceability requirements. County and municipal entities also solicit fresh produce for parks and food service operations, while healthcare coalitions and special-purpose nutrition programs procure fresh fruits and vegetables for meal service. Vendors must typically carry commercial general liability insurance ($500,000 to $1 million depending on the buyer), demonstrate food safety certifications, comply with E-Verify enrollment, and submit detailed product specifications and delivery schedules. Evaluation criteria commonly weight cost heavily (40 percent or more) alongside product quality, vendor qualifications, and compliance certifications.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin school districts, with additional solicitations from Florida (Collier County) and a statewide Georgia procurement. Madison Metropolitan School District issued two recent RFBs in July 2026—one for petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026, annual value $78,000) and one for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks under the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (RFB 4163, due July 29, 2026, requiring Wisconsin sourcing within 400 miles and ready-to-eat processing). Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia released an IFB for fresh produce covering over 200 line items (due June 26, 2026, contract July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027). Bartow County School System in Georgia requested proposals for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (RFP 10-2026-019, due June 22, 2026). Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Florida solicited food services including produce for North Collier Regional Park via an ITN (due March 6, 2025, with local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points). Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce proposals for the 2026-2027 period (due August 21, 2026). Early County Board of Education in Georgia requested line-by-line food bids covering 300+ items including fresh produce (due June 8, 2026). The State of Georgia issued a broader food supplies bid (due June 22, 2026) with full scope details in an attached solicitation document.