UNSPSC 50525840: Non GMO howard sun plums

The variety of non GMO plums known as non GMO howard sun 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 50525840 Non-GMO Howard Sun Plums (Commodity) shows minimal recent activity aligned with its nominal scope. The code nominally describes a specific fruit commodity, but the most recent state and local solicitations posted under this code procure fresh produce broadly—bananas, apples, berries, broccoli, carrots, peppers, tomatoes, eggs, and dozens of other items for school nutrition programs—rather than Howard Sun plums specifically. The mismatch between code designation and actual procurement suggests either systematic misclassification or that Howard Sun plum procurement, if it occurs, is immaterial to current state and local food service buying.

School districts across Georgia, Texas, and Florida dominate the recent opportunities, with secondary activity in Wisconsin. Madison Metropolitan School District posted RFBs for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026, estimated annual contract value $78,000) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles of Madison (due July 29, 2026); Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia solicited fresh produce across 200+ line items for the 2026-2027 school year (IFB due June 26, 2026); Bartow County School System in Georgia requested local fresh fruits and vegetables within 400 miles under RFP 10-2026-019 (due June 22, 2026); Bulloch County School District sought locally grown produce within 200 miles for a Farm to School program (IFP due May 4, 2026); and Douglas County School System in Georgia issued RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two (due March 4, 2026). The geographic spread reflects consistent procurement activity across Georgia school districts and sporadic activity in Wisconsin, Texas, and Florida. No opportunities specifically name Howard Sun plums or other non-GMO tree fruit varieties; the code appears inactive or incorrectly applied to broader produce categories.