UNSPSC 50525821: Non GMO damson plum

The variety of non GMO plums known as non GMO damson 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 50525821 Non GMO damson plum is a Commodity code that captures fresh fruit procurement by state and local governments, though recent solicitations show the code's actual purchasing activity spans a broader range of fresh produce—including bananas, apples, berries, stone fruits, melons, citrus, and mixed fresh fruits and vegetables—rather than damson plums specifically. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, particularly food and nutrition departments procuring produce for National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program operations; county parks and recreation departments, county boards of education, and healthcare coalitions also solicit under or near this code. The work being bought is direct-supply fresh produce delivery to school central kitchens, park concession facilities, and healthcare venues, with typical contract terms of one school or fiscal year, weekly or recurring delivery schedules, quality and ripeness specifications, temperature and freshness guarantees, traceability documentation, and compliance with food-safety regulations including HACCP plans and E-Verify authorization.

Activity under this code concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin, with secondary representation from Florida and multistate procurement. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District requesting bids for petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026, projecting annual value of $78,000 for 70–90 cases weekly during school year) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks for the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (RFB 4163, due July 29, 2026, specifying Wisconsin sourcing within 400 miles); Hancock County Board of Education issuing an IFB for over 200 line items of fresh produce across multiple varieties with delivery to three school locations (IFB #SN002-2027, due June 26, 2026, contract period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027); and Bartow County School System seeking local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (RFP 10-2026-019, due June 22, 2026, contract term July 20, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with four renewal options). Geographic preferences favoring in-state or regional sourcing (typically 400 miles) appear in multiple recent Georgia and Wisconsin procurements; diverse-owned business certifications (WBE, MBE, SBE) are weighted in several school district evaluations. Pricing structures vary from firm fixed-price bid awards to lowest-responsive-and-responsible-bidder selection with cost weighted at 40 percent of total evaluation points in most school district RFBs.