UNSPSC 50525849: Non GMO lone star red plums

The variety of non GMO plums known as non GMO lone star red 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 50525849 Non GMO lone star red plums is a Commodity code that does not reflect the actual scope of work state and local governments are currently procuring. The recent solicitations tagged to this code span school nutrition programs (petite bananas, fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, general produce for school lunch), regional park food services (concessions), county health coalitions (general fresh produce), and state food-supply procurement—none of which specifically target non-GMO lone star red plums. The code mismatch suggests either a tagging error in the underlying procurement database or that lone star red plums are a minor line item within broader fresh-produce contracts rather than a standalone procurement driver. The concrete work being bought across these opportunities is fresh fruit and vegetable supply, with emphasis on delivery logistics, food-safety compliance (HACCP plans, traceability), local or regional sourcing preferences, and contract terms running typically one year with optional renewals.

Issuing bodies include Georgia school districts (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County), Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin, Collier County in Florida, the State of Georgia, and the Marion Health Care Coalition. Recent opportunities show heavy concentration in school nutrition procurement (five of seven opportunities), with school districts requiring detailed specifications on ripeness grades, case packing, delivery windows, and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program compliance where applicable. Geographic activity centers on Georgia and Wisconsin, with secondary activity in Florida and multi-state scope at the State of Georgia level. Representative recent solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 annual value, bids due July 29, 2026), Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for over 200 line items of fresh produce (sealed bids due June 26, 2026, delivery to three schools), and Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruit and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (proposals due June 22, 2026). The code shows active state and local procurement volume, but the recent opportunities do not surface lone star red plums as a named commodity, suggesting limited or no current demand for this specific item under this code.