UNSPSC 50525867: Non GMO rich red plums

The variety of non GMO plums known as non GMO rich 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 50525867 Non GMO rich red plums is a Commodity code that captures fresh fruit procurement, though recent state and local solicitations under this code show minimal direct activity for plums specifically. Instead, the code appears tagged on broader fresh produce procurements where plums may be one item among dozens. State and local governments purchasing under this code include school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Early County Board of Education, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), county parks and recreation departments (Collier County), and health care coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). The work involves supplying fresh fruits and vegetables—often ready-to-eat or minimally processed—to support school meal programs, park concessions, and institutional food service operations. Evaluation criteria typically weight cost heavily (40% in several recent procurements), with secondary emphasis on vendor qualifications, compliance with food-safety standards, product quality and freshness guarantees, and delivery reliability. Vendors must maintain HACCP plans, carry liability insurance, comply with Buy American or local-sourcing preferences where specified, and meet E-Verify requirements.

Recent activity appears concentrated in Georgia and Wisconsin. Solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (bids due July 29, 2026) and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles of Madison (bids due July 29, 2026); Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for over 200 line items of fresh produce including multiple apple varieties, berries, and specialty fruits (bids due June 26, 2026); Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables within 400 miles (proposals due June 22, 2026); Early County Board of Education's line-item food bid including fresh fruits (bids due June 8, 2026); Marion Health Care Coalition's produce bid for the 2026-2027 contract period (proposals due August 21, 2026); and Collier County Parks and Recreation's ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park including concession offerings (proposals due March 6, 2025). Geographic sourcing preferences and local-vendor preferences appear frequently, particularly in Georgia and Wisconsin school districts and in park and recreation settings.