UNSPSC 50525904: Non GMO nana pommegranates

The variety of non GMO pommegranates known as non GMO nana 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 50525904 Non GMO nana pommegranates is a Commodity code that describes specialty fruit procurement, though recent state and local opportunities tagged under this code show minimal direct activity for non-GMO pomegranates specifically. Instead, solicitations posting under this code reveal a much broader pattern: state and local education, health care, and parks jurisdictions are actively procuring fresh produce across multiple fruit and vegetable categories — bananas, apples, berries, citrus, leafy greens, root vegetables, and ready-to-eat processed items — typically through IFB, RFP, and RFQ notices. The work involves meeting USDA fresh-produce program specifications, HACCP compliance, food-safety certifications, traceability documentation by farm of origin, delivery scheduling to multiple sites, and adherence to Buy American provisions where applicable. School districts form the heaviest buyer class, followed by county parks and recreation departments, county boards of education, and health care coalitions. Evaluation criteria consistently weight cost between 35 and 40 percent, with substantial points allocated to vendor qualifications, compliance with food-safety regulations, product quality and variety, geographic sourcing preferences (including local-sourcing mandates within 400 miles), and certification status under state diversity programs.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin. The Madison Metropolitan School District issued separate RFBs in July 2026 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 estimated annual value, due July 29, 2026) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks requiring Wisconsin sourcing within 400 miles (5,900 weekly servings, due July 29, 2026). Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) posted an IFB in June 2026 for fresh produce spanning 200+ line items for the 2026–27 school year with bids due June 26, 2026. Bartow County School System (Georgia) issued an RFP in May 2026 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, with proposals due June 22, 2026. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) requested line-by-line food bids in May 2026 due June 8, 2026, covering 300+ food items including fresh produce. Collier County Parks and Recreation Division (Florida) posted an ITN in October 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park with a March 6, 2025 response date and a 10-point local-vendor preference. Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce RFP in August 2026 due August 21, 2026.