UNSPSC 50525807: Non GMO autumn rosa plums

The variety of non GMO plums known as non GMO autumn rosa 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 50525807 Non GMO autumn rosa plums is a Commodity code that nominally names a single fruit variety, but the recent solicitation record shows little activity actually matching this specific product. The recent opportunities tagged under this code overwhelmingly reflect school nutrition procurement for fresh produce in general — bananas, apples, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, and prepared produce items — rather than autumn rosa plums specifically or other stone fruits requiring premium sourcing. School districts and county boards of education are the primary issuing bodies, with activity concentrated in Georgia, Texas, Wisconsin, and Florida. The kinds of work being solicited reflect institutional food service: weekly or twice-weekly delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables in bulk case packs to multiple school sites, with compliance to USDA food safety standards, HACCP plans, Buy American provisions, and traceability documentation. Recent solicitations also frequently include processed or single-serve produce items (pre-cut vegetables, fruit cups, prepared salads) and specialty offerings such as locally sourced or organic produce. Evaluation commonly weights cost between 30 and 50 percent, with significant consideration given to vendor experience, product quality, delivery reliability, and alignment with child nutrition program objectives such as reduced food miles and sustainable sourcing. Several school systems have incorporated Good Food Purchasing Program commitments or geographic preferences favoring local and regional produce.

Geographic activity spans multiple states, with recent Georgia school districts (Glynn County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham, Hancock County, Douglas County, Bulloch County, Early County, Bartow County) posting the highest concentration of opportunities, supplemented by Texas (Austin ISD, McAllen ISD), Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), and Florida (Hillsborough County Public Schools). The code shows a structural mismatch: UNSPSC 50525807 is catalogued to a single specialty fruit variety, yet the actual procurement activity reflects commodity-level food service procurement spanning dozens of produce line items with no particular emphasis on autumn rosa plums. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District Food & Nutrition Department's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (response date July 29, 2026), with estimated annual contract value of $78,000; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items across multiple apple varieties, berries, vegetables, and specialty items (bids due June 26, 2026); and Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs to 30 school districts across Georgia with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two (proposals due March 4, 2026).