UNSPSC 50525818: Non GMO carlsbad plum

The variety of non GMO plums known as non GMO carlsbad plum. 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 50525818 Non GMO Carlsbad plum is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent procurement activity aligned with its nominal scope. The code's title references a specific plum variety, yet the recent state and local opportunities posted under it predominantly solicit fresh produce broadly — bananas, apples, berries, root vegetables, leafy greens, and mixed fruits and vegetables — rather than Carlsbad plums or plums in particular. Of the seventeen opportunities in the dataset, none explicitly name plum procurement; instead, issuing bodies are sourcing across dozens of produce line items as part of school nutrition programs and fresh-fruit-and-vegetable initiatives. The mismatch between the code label and the work being solicited suggests either a cataloging artifact or a code designation error on the part of the posting jurisdictions. State and local procurement under this code tier does not currently reflect a meaningful market segment for this specific commodity.

School districts dominate the issuing bodies, with representatives from Georgia (Madison Metropolitan, Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham County, Glynn County, Douglas County cooperative), Florida (Hillsborough County Public Schools), and Texas (McAllen Independent School District, Austin Independent School District) competing for qualified vendors. The Georgia State Department of Public Health and Bartow County School System are repeat participants. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas due July 29, 2026, with an estimated annual contract value of $78,000; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items due June 26, 2026; Bulloch County School District's IFP for locally grown produce within 200 miles due May 4, 2026; and Douglas County School System's RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative estimated at $4.4 million for Area One, due March 4, 2026. Procurement activity concentrates in the Southeast and Texas, with Georgia and Florida representing the densest recent posting volume.