UNSPSC 50526001: Non GMO chandler pomelo

The variety of non GMO pomelos known as non GMO chandler pomelo. 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 50526001 Non GMO chandler pomelo is a Commodity code that does not reflect the actual work being solicited under it in state and local procurement. Recent opportunities posted under this code consist entirely of school nutrition program procurements for fresh produce, bananas, fruits and vegetables, and eggs—with no solicitations for pomelo or citrus fruits specifically. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and the actual buying activity suggests a tagging error in the underlying procurement system rather than genuine demand for pomelo under this classification.

School districts and county boards of education across Georgia, Texas, and Florida are the active issuing bodies, driving solicitations through RFPs, RFBs, and IFBs for comprehensive fresh produce supply to support National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program meal service across multiple school sites. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (bids due July 29, 2026, with estimated annual contract value of $78,000), Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce encompassing over 200 line items across apple varieties, berries, vegetables, and specialty items (bids due June 26, 2026), Bulloch County School District's IFP for locally-grown produce within 200 miles (proposals due May 4, 2026), Muscogee County School District's ITB 26-017 for fresh produce evaluated on USDA Fruit and Vegetable Market News Index pricing (bids due April 27, 2026), and Austin Independent School District's RFP 26RFP034 for fresh produce and beverages (proposals due March 11, 2026). Georgia dominates recent activity, with solicitations from Madison (Wisconsin), Hancock County, Bulloch County, Bartow County, Muscogee County, Liberty County, Glynn County, Savannah-Chatham County, and Douglas County school systems; Texas activity includes McAllen Independent School District (RFP 2026-1029, deadline extended) and Austin ISD. Many districts enforce Buy American provisions, HACCP plans, food safety traceability, weekly delivery requirements to multiple school sites, and preference for locally sourced or organic produce when pricing and quality are comparable. The code shows no relevant recent activity for pomelo procurement.