UNSPSC 50525853: Non GMO mirabelle plum

The variety of non GMO plums known as non GMO mirabelle plum. 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 50525853 Non GMO mirabelle plum is a Commodity code that covers the procurement of fresh specialty plums by state and local governments for food service and nutrition programs. The recent opportunities posted under this code show that state and local food service operations—school districts, county parks and recreation departments, healthcare coalitions, and health-focused nutrition initiatives—are buying fresh produce including specialty fruits and berries through formal bids and RFP processes. The work being solicited encompasses sourcing, delivery, and compliance with food safety and traceability standards typical of institutional food procurement. Issuing bodies include school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), county parks departments (Collier County Parks and Recreation), and healthcare-focused organizations (Marion Health Care Coalition). School nutrition programs dominate the recent activity, typically awarding annual or multi-year contracts for fresh fruit and vegetable supply that align with USDA school meal programs.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin based on recent postings, with Georgia appearing across multiple school districts (Hancock County, Early County, Bartow County) and the State of Georgia purchasing office, and Wisconsin represented by Madison Metropolitan School District. Collier County, Florida and Marion Health Care Coalition (location not specified in available detail) round out the geographic spread. Representative recent opportunities include Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items (200+ apple varieties, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, specialty fruits) with delivery to three school sites and a contract term from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks requiring Wisconsin or local sourcing within 400 miles with approximately 5,900 servings weekly for elementary students and a contract period September 1 through November 30, 2026; and Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles with proposals due June 22, 2026 and contract term July 20, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Local-sourcing preferences, geographic radius restrictions (typically 400 miles), and traceability documentation are consistent evaluation and compliance themes across school district procurement under this code.