UNSPSC 50525903: Non GMO jolly red pommegranates

The variety of non GMO pommegranates known as non GMO jolly red pommegranates. 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 50525903 Non GMO jolly red pomegranates is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure fresh produce items for food service operations, including school nutrition programs, regional parks, and healthcare facilities. The recent opportunities show that buying under this code centers on fresh fruits and vegetables supplied to institutional kitchens and food service contractors, with sourcing driven by quality standards, delivery timelines, food safety compliance, and seasonal availability. Issuing bodies include school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education), county parks and recreation departments (Collier County), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). School districts dominate the recent activity, with multiple districts posting RFBs and ITBs for fresh produce spanning seasonal fruits, vegetables, and specialty items to support school meal programs and USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable initiatives.

Geographic activity clusters in the Southeast and Midwest, with recent solicitations from Georgia (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County, State of Georgia), Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), and Florida (Collier County). Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000), Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including apples, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables (due June 26, 2026), and Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (due June 22, 2026). Collier County Board of County Commissioners' Invitation to Negotiate for North Collier Regional Park food services (due March 6, 2025) includes fresh produce as part of broader concession operations. School district solicitations typically weight cost at 40% of evaluation, include local or regional sourcing preferences, require HACCP plans and food safety documentation, mandate delivery to central food production facilities on tight early-morning windows (5:00–7:00 a.m.), and contract for nine to twelve month terms aligned with academic calendars.