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 (Commodity) shows little relevant recent activity. The code nominally refers to a specific plum variety, yet the most recent state and local opportunities posted under this code solicit petite bananas, fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, mixed produce for school nutrition programs, and eggs — none of which align with the Owen T plum specification. Madison Metropolitan School District posted two opportunities in July 2026: RFB 4162 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 annual value, due July 29, 2026) and RFB 4163 for USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program snacks sourced within 400 miles of Madison (5,900 servings weekly, due July 29, 2026). These mismatched line items suggest the code may be tagged incorrectly in state and local procurement systems, or the taxonomy entry itself does not reflect current sourcing patterns for school food service.

The geographic footprint of recent opportunities spans Georgia (Hancock County, Bulloch County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham, Glynn County, and Douglas County school systems), Florida (Hillsborough County Public Schools), Texas (McAllen and Austin independent school districts), and Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), with school districts as the dominant issuing body. However, because the opportunities cited do not procure Owen T plums or any close substitute, the code does not support a reliable assessment of current demand, vendor qualification expectations, or pricing benchmarks. Firms tracking this code should verify whether recent RFB and RFP postings are mislabeled or whether the commodity description itself requires updating in their taxonomy reference.