UNSPSC 50525815: Non GMO black splendor plums

The variety of non GMO plums known as non GMO black splendor 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 50525815 Non GMO black splendor plums (Commodity) shows minimal recent state and local procurement activity aligned with the code's nominal scope. School nutrition programs are the primary soliciting body, but recent opportunities posted under this code are acquiring bananas, fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, and broader fresh produce categories rather than the specific variety named. Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin issued RFB 4162 for petite bananas due July 29, 2026, with estimated annual contract value of $78,000 and weekly usage of 70–90 cases during school sessions (September 2026 through June 2027). The same district issued RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks due July 29, 2026, requiring Wisconsin-sourced produce within 400 miles of Madison, with approximately 5,900 weekly servings for elementary students participating in the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and estimated contract value driven by per-pound pricing with a $0.20 per pound preference discount on organic produce. School districts in Georgia—Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County, Bulloch County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham County, and Glynn County—have posted multiple IFBs and RFPs for comprehensive fresh produce procurement spanning apples, bananas, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, and specialty items, with contract terms running July 2026 through June 2027 or August 2026 through July 2027.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin, with additional solicitations from Hillsborough County Public Schools in Florida, McAllen Independent School District in Texas, and Austin Independent School District in Texas. The recent opportunities reflect demand for institutional fresh produce supply under cooperative purchasing vehicles (such as the GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 Georgia districts) and direct district procurement rather than purchase of a single plum variety. Vendors competing under this code face standardized school nutrition requirements: HACCP plans with 24/7 recall accessibility, Buy American compliance, traceability documentation by farm of origin, weekly or twice-weekly delivery to multiple school sites within specified time windows (typically 5:00–7:00 a.m. or 6:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.), minimum fill rates of 98 percent or higher, $500,000 to $2,000,000 general liability insurance, and compliance with affirmative action and E-Verify requirements. Award determination relies on lowest responsive and responsible bidding on a line-item basis, with contracts often renewable for one to four additional one-year terms. The mismatch between the code name (non-GMO black splendor plums) and the actual scope of recent solicitations (broad fresh produce categories for school meal programs) indicates the code sees limited activity for the specific commodity and is better characterized as a general fresh produce procurement code in the school nutrition context.