UNSPSC 50525830: Non GMO freedom plums

The variety of non GMO plums known as non GMO freedom 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 50525830 Non GMO freedom plums (Commodity) shows minimal recent procurement activity aligned with its nominal scope. The single posted opportunity under this code is Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas, which diverges substantially from the code's stated product — bananas are not plums, and the solicitation makes no reference to non-GMO sourcing, genetic-modification status, or the plum category. The sourcing, specifications, and evaluation criteria in this opportunity concern fresh banana procurement for school nutrition, including ripeness stage, case pack configurations, delivery logistics, temperature maintenance, and HACCP documentation, with award weighted on cost (40%), service capability (20%), vendor qualifications (15%), diverse-owned business status (5%), past experience with the district (10%), and references (10%).

The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and the actual opportunity posted under it suggests either a data-entry error in the state procurement system or mistagging at the issuing body. Beyond the single banana solicitation, no other recent state or local opportunities appear under UNSPSC 50525830 that involve plums or non-GMO produce. The code does not reflect active, substantive procurement in recent months. Business development professionals evaluating this code should verify current market demand through direct contact with state and local food service procurement offices rather than relying on the taxonomy coding shown here.