UNSPSC 50525829: Non GMO empress plums

The variety of non GMO plums known as non GMO empress 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 50525829 Non GMO empress plums is a Commodity code covering specific produce items procured through state and local food-service operations. School districts and county recreation departments are the primary issuing bodies under this code, buying fresh fruit for student meal programs, community recreation facilities, and institutional food services. Recent opportunities show school nutrition programs soliciting fresh produce in large weekly volumes—petite bananas at 70–90 cases per week, mixed fresh fruits and vegetables at 5,900 servings weekly for elementary students, and comprehensive multi-item produce lines spanning over 200 line items across multiple varieties. County parks departments also appear as buyers, with Collier County soliciting food services for concession operations at regional parks and water parks. The scope typically requires compliance with HACCP plans, food-safety certifications, E-Verify enrollment, and proof of business registration; delivery schedules are often tight, with early-morning windows (5:00–7:00 a.m.) and specified temperature and freshness standards. Evaluation criteria commonly weight cost at 40 percent, with secondary emphasis on vendor qualifications, compliance, and references.

Recent activity concentrates in the Southeast and Midwest. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) issued RFBs for petite bananas and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks due July 29, 2026, with annual value estimated at $78,000 for the banana contract alone and weekly snacking volumes of approximately 5,900 servings. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) released an IFB for fresh produce covering the 2026–27 school year with bids due June 26, 2026, encompassing over 200 produce line items and delivery to three school sites. Bartow County School System (Georgia) issued an RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, with proposals due June 22, 2026, and contract award anticipated July 20, 2026. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) requested bids for 300+ food items including fresh fruits and vegetables with a June 8, 2026 deadline. Marion Health Care Coalition (Florida) sought fresh produce vendors with proposals due August 21, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) posted an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park due March 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. EST. Geographic preference policies appear in multiple Georgia school districts, with 400-mile sourcing requirements and local-vendor preferences scoring 10–15 points in evaluation; Wisconsin applies a $0.20 per-pound preference discount on organic produce.