UNSPSC 50525810: Non GMO black beaut plums

The variety of non GMO plums known as non GMO black beaut 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 50525810 Non GMO black beaut plums (Commodity) shows minimal relevant recent activity. The code's nominal scope—specialty black plum varieties with non-GMO certification—does not match the recent state and local opportunities posted under this taxonomy entry. The block of recent solicitations captures school district fresh produce and food service procurement across Georgia, Texas, and Florida, but none of the posted opportunities specifically names black plums, non-GMO certification requirements, or specialty plum sourcing. The opportunities instead center on broad fresh produce categories (apples, bananas, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, citrus) and comprehensive food service supply contracts serving National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, Child Nutrition Programs, and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs.

School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, including Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin), Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), Bulloch County School District (Georgia), Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia), Muscogee County School District (Georgia), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), Glynn County Board of Education (Georgia), McAllen Independent School District (Texas), Austin Independent School District (Texas), and Douglas County School System (Georgia serving a cooperative of 30 districts). Recent activity clusters heavily in Georgia and includes representation from Wisconsin and Texas. Representative opportunities include RFB 4162 (Madison Metropolitan School District, petite bananas, due July 29, 2026, $78,000 annual value), IFB SN002-2027 (Hancock County Board of Education, 200+ produce line items including multiple apple varieties and berries, due June 26, 2026), and RFP SN 26-004 (Douglas County School System through GEC Buying Cooperative, 72 produce line items across 30 districts, approximately $5.5 million estimated annual spend, due March 4, 2026). The mismatch between the code's specialty plum focus and the actual procurement activity suggests this code may not be the appropriate taxonomy entry for current school nutrition produce sourcing, or black plums are procured infrequently and under broader commodity classifications.