UNSPSC 50525813: Non GMO black giant plums

The variety of non GMO plums known as non GMO black giant 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 50525813 Non GMO black giant plums is a Commodity code representing fresh fruit procurement by state and local governments. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show school districts and county governments buying fresh produce—primarily apples, berries, citrus, and other tree and vine fruits—for school nutrition programs and county park concession operations. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System) and county government entities (Collier County Board of County Commissioners, Marion Health Care Coalition). These buyers are sourcing produce through a mix of sealed IFB and RFP processes, with contracts typically running one school or fiscal year with renewal options.

Recent activity concentrates in the Southeast and Midwest. Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin issued RFBs for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 annual value) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (5,900 servings weekly, nine-week contract from September through November 2026 contingent on USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grant funding) with bids due July 29, 2026. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia sought bids for over 200 line items of fresh produce, including multiple apple varieties and berries, for delivery to three school locations, bids due June 26, 2026. Bartow County School System in Georgia requested local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, proposals due June 22, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Florida issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park with a three-year term and two one-year renewal options, proposals due March 6, 2025. Geographic preferences and local-vendor incentives appear regularly: Madison Metropolitan applied a $0.20 per pound preference on organic produce and required sourcing within 400 miles; Bartow County mandated local farms within 400 miles. Buy American provisions and HACCP documentation are standard compliance requirements across solicitations.