UNSPSC 50525801: Non GMO amber jewel plums

The variety of non GMO plums known as non GMO amber jewel 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 50525801 Non GMO amber jewel plums is a Commodity code that in practice encompasses a broader range of fresh produce procurement by state and local jurisdictions, with recent solicitations showing active buying of fresh fruits and vegetables across school districts, county parks and recreation departments, healthcare coalitions, and regional education boards. State and local food service operations procure this code's products primarily for school lunch and breakfast programs, parks concession operations, healthcare facility meal service, and USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program distribution to elementary students. The solicitations reflect high emphasis on food safety compliance (HACCP plans, E-Verify verification, debarment certification), product traceability by farm of origin, locational sourcing preferences where specified, and adherence to Buy American provisions for processed items. School districts dominate the issuing body mix, with secondary activity from county boards of education, county parks departments, regional healthcare coalitions, and state procurement offices.

Recent activity spans multiple states with concentration in Georgia and Wisconsin. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) is actively procuring petite bananas ($78,000 estimated annual value, weekly usage 70–90 cases, RFB 4162, bids due July 29, 2026) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks via RFB 4163 (approximately 5,900 servings weekly for elementary students, sourced within 400 miles and Wisconsin, bids due July 29, 2026). Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items across multiple apple varieties, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, and specialty fruits (bids due June 26, 2026). Bartow County School System (Georgia) sought local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles via RFP 10-2026-019 (proposals due June 22, 2026, contract term July 20, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with renewal options). Early County Board of Education (Georgia) requested line-by-line food bids encompassing 300+ food items including produce (bids due June 8, 2026). Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued ITN 258360 for food services including fresh fruit and vegetable options at North Collier Regional Park and concession facilities (proposals due March 6, 2025). Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals for the 2026–2027 period with proposals due August 21, 2026.