UNSPSC 50525831: Non GMO friar plums

The variety of non GMO plums known as non GMO friar 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 50525831 Non GMO friar plums is a Commodity code that covers procurement of fresh friar plums meeting non-GMO specifications for use in school nutrition programs, institutional food service, and park concession operations. State and local governments buying under this code include school districts (the primary buyers for National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program participation), county park authorities operating food service at recreational facilities, and institutional health care coalitions. The scope centers on fresh produce delivered to school food production centers, park concession areas, and institutional kitchens, with strict specifications for ripeness, size, temperature at delivery, fill rates, traceability documentation, and HACCP compliance. Vendors must meet food safety regulations, obtain health permits, carry liability insurance (typically $500,000 to $1 million minimum), comply with E-Verify requirements, and often provide comparable substitutes within 24 hours if product is rejected.

Recent activity appears concentrated in Georgia and Wisconsin school districts. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) issued RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks due July 29, 2026, requiring produce sourced within 400 miles of Madison and delivery in ready-to-eat form with traceability by farm of origin; Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued IFB #SN002-2027 on June 10, 2026 for over 200 line items of fresh produce spanning multiple apple varieties, berries, and specialty fruits due June 26, 2026 with Buy American provisions requiring 51 percent domestic content. Bartow County School System (Georgia) posted RFP 10-2026-019 on May 21, 2026 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) solicited food bids including produce on May 11, 2026 due June 8, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park on October 8, 2026, due March 6, 2025, incorporating produce sourcing as part of broader concession operations. A 10% local-vendor preference, organic-produce pricing discounts, and diverse-owned business firm evaluation points appear across multiple recent opportunities.