UNSPSC 50525855: Non GMO owen t plums

The variety of non GMO plums known as non GMO owen t 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 50525855 Non GMO owen t plums is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh fruit procurement by state and local governments, though the recent solicitations tagged under this code show little activity directly aligned with the specific product name. The opportunities posted since May 2026 reflect broader fresh-produce purchasing by school districts, county parks departments, and healthcare coalitions — school food-service programs dominating the mix. Scope of work includes fresh fruits and vegetables delivered to school cafeterias, parks concessions, and healthcare facilities, with emphasis on quality standards, food-safety compliance (HACCP plans, E-Verify authorization, debarment verification), delivery schedules, and competitive pricing. School districts weight evaluation heavily on cost (typically 40% of scoring) alongside vendor qualifications, diversity certifications, local-sourcing preferences, and references. Many solicitations impose geographic sourcing requirements — produce sourced within 400 miles of the buyer or from within-state farms — and offer preference discounts for organic items, diverse-owned vendors, or local business addresses. Contract terms typically run one school or fiscal year with renewal options, and vendors must carry minimum liability insurance ($500,000 to $1 million) and comply with USDA Buy American provisions for processed products.

Issuing bodies span school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education), county government (Collier County Parks and Recreation), a statewide procurement (State of Georgia food supplies), and a healthcare coalition (Marion Health Care Coalition). Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia (five recent opportunities) and Wisconsin (two), with scattered activity elsewhere. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 estimated annual value, due July 29, 2026), Hancock County Board of Education's IFB SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items across multiple varieties (due June 26, 2026), Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables (June 22, 2026 proposal deadline), and Collier County's ITN 258360 for food services at North Collier Regional Park (March 6, 2025 due date, though posted October 8, 2026, indicating a date data inconsistency). The code shows meaningful state and local activity but does not demonstrate concentrated recent solicitations specifically for non-GMO or heirloom plum varieties.