UNSPSC 50525825: Non GMO ebony may plums

The variety of non GMO plums known as non GMO ebony may 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 50525825 Non GMO ebony may plums, a Commodity code, does not map to the work actually being solicited under it in recent state and local opportunities. The recent contracts posted under this code span fresh produce procurement broadly — petite bananas, apples, berries, root vegetables, citrus, and leafy greens — rather than the specific commodity named in the code. The issuing bodies reflect the typical school nutrition procurement base: school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education) dominate the recent activity, with one county parks department (Collier County), one health care coalition (Marion Health Care Coalition), and the State of Georgia also posting produce solicitations. School nutrition programs purchasing for National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program compliance drive most of the volume, along with USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program initiatives where applicable.

Geographic activity clusters in Georgia (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County) and Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan), with activity also in Florida (Collier County) and a statewide Georgia procurement. Recent representative solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, estimated annual value $78,000, due July 29, 2026), Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for over 200 fresh-produce line items spanning apples, berries, vegetables, and specialty fruits for the 2026–27 school year (due June 26, 2026), Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (proposal deadline June 22, 2026), and Collier County's Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park including concession operations (due March 6, 2025, with local-vendor preference). All school district solicitations emphasize HACCP plans, food-safety compliance, traceability documentation, and Buy American or local-sourcing requirements; delivery windows are typically early morning (5:00–7:00 a.m. or similar) to support meal-service timelines.