UNSPSC 50525800: Non GMO plums

The type of non GMO fruit known as non GMO plums. 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 50525800 Non GMO plums, a Class code, encompasses fresh produce procurement—bananas, apples, berries, root vegetables, citrus, leafy greens, and specialty fruits—that state and local governments source for school nutrition programs, park concessions, healthcare facilities, and regional food services. The recent opportunities reveal that school districts dominate this code's activity, with multiple districts requesting produce bids tied to federal nutrition programs (USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program, National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program); however, the specific code name "Non GMO plums" does not align with the breadth of produce items actually being solicited. Counties, school boards of education, and health-care coalitions issue these solicitations. Food-service vendors must meet HACCP plan requirements, maintain liability insurance (typically $500,000 to $1 million), comply with Buy American provisions where applicable, satisfy E-Verify authorization, and often submit to affirmative action and debarment-certification requirements. Many districts apply geographic preferences or local-sourcing mandates (requiring produce sourced within 400 miles, for example) and organic-product pricing incentives. Contract terms typically run one school or fiscal year with renewal options.

Recent activity clusters in Georgia and Wisconsin. Madison Metropolitan School District posted two separate RFBs in July 2026 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 estimated annual value, due July 29, 2026) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (5,900 servings weekly, sourced within Wisconsin and 400 miles of Madison, due July 29, 2026); Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB for over 200 line items of fresh produce across multiple apple varieties, berries, and cruciferous vegetables with delivery to three schools (bids due June 26, 2026); and Bartow County School System (Georgia) requested an RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables from farms within 400 miles (proposals due June 22, 2026). Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) solicited food-services proposals via ITN for concessions at North Collier Regional Park (due March 6, 2025); Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce RFP for the 2026–2027 period (due August 21, 2026); and Early County Board of Education (Georgia) requested line-by-line food bids including 300+ food items and fluid milk (due June 8, 2026). The code shows consistent K–12 school-district demand across the Southeast and Midwest, with secondary activity from county parks and healthcare systems.