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 is a Commodity code that state and local governments buy to source fresh fruit for school nutrition programs, regional parks, and institutional food services. The recent solicitations under this code show school districts and county park systems procuring fresh produce — including plums and mixed fresh fruits and vegetables — for cafeteria operations, concession facilities, and federally funded snack programs. The issuing bodies are primarily school districts and county governments, with secondary activity from special-purpose entities like regional health-care coalitions and county parks departments. School districts appear as the most frequent buyers, driving demand through the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable programs. Contracts require HACCP plans, food-safety compliance, delivery temperature controls, and documented traceability. Buy American provisions and domestic sourcing preferences are standard. Evaluation criteria typically weight cost at 40 percent, with the remainder split among vendor qualifications, menu variety, compliance documentation, and local or diverse-business-enterprise status; some districts apply geographic preference discounts or bonus points for organic and locally sourced produce.

Recent activity clusters in Georgia and Wisconsin, with secondary opportunities in Florida and nationally through state procurement offices. Madison Metropolitan School District issued two produce RFBs in July 2026 (RFB 4162 for petite bananas due July 29 and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks due July 29, with a $0.20 per pound organic preference discount and Wisconsin geographic sourcing mandate). Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia posted an IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items with bids due June 26, 2026, and contract term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Bartow County School System in Georgia requested local fresh fruits and vegetables via RFP 10-2026-019 with a June 22, 2026 submission deadline and a 400-mile sourcing radius. Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Florida issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park (due March 6, 2025) that includes diverse food and beverage provision across multiple venues. The State of Georgia posted a general food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026. Early County Board of Education in Georgia requested food bids covering 300+ line items with submission due June 8, 2026.