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 beauty plums is a Commodity-tier code that captures the procurement of specialty fresh fruit — specifically non-GMO black beauty plums — for state and local food service operations, though recent activity under this code shows limited direct alignment with the commodity's narrow specification. The opportunities posted under this code reflect broader fresh-produce procurement by school districts, county parks departments, healthcare coalitions, and regional school systems seeking produce vendors for meal programs, concession operations, and nutrition initiatives. Issuing bodies span independent school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), county parks and recreation departments (Collier County), healthcare and nutrition coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state purchasing offices (State of Georgia). School nutrition programs dominate the activity, driven by USDA meal-program requirements and fresh-fruit initiatives that emphasize local sourcing, food safety compliance, and vendor reliability.

Recent opportunities posted under this code have appeared in Georgia, Wisconsin, and Florida, with the highest concentration in Georgia school-district procurement. Representative solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District's request for petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000), Hancock County Board of Education's fresh-produce IFB spanning over 200 line items including apples, berries, and specialty fruits (IFB #SN002-2027, due June 26, 2026), Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (RFP 10-2026-019, due June 22, 2026), and Collier County's Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park including concession operations (ITN 258360, due March 6, 2025). Geographic preferences favoring local and regional sourcing appear consistently across Georgia and Wisconsin school procurements, with Buy American provisions and HACCP compliance required. Insurance minimums typically range from $500,000 to $1 million in general liability; delivery windows are tightly specified (often 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. or 5:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.), and pricing remains firm for contract terms running July through June fiscal years.