UNSPSC 50526100: Non GMO quinces

The type of non GMO fruit known as non GMO quinces. 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 50526100 Non GMO quinces, Class code, appears in state and local procurement mainly through school nutrition solicitations that tag produce items broadly under this classification, though the recent opportunities show minimal alignment with the code's specific "Non GMO quinces" description. State and local governments buying under this code framework are predominantly school districts—Madison Metropolitan, Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County, Bulloch County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham County, Glynn County, McAllen Independent, and Austin Independent School Districts, alongside the State of Georgia, Douglas County School System (via the GEC Buying Cooperative), and Hillsborough County Public Schools. The work being solicited is fresh produce supply for school nutrition programs, including apples, bananas, berries, vegetables, citrus, melons, and prepared produce items in bulk case and unit quantities, delivered weekly or multiple times weekly to school sites. Contracts typically run July through June on annual fixed-price terms with renewal options. School districts emphasize Buy American compliance, HACCP plans with traceability and 24/7 recall capability, USDA whole-grain and nutritional standards, and preference for domestic or locally sourced products where cost and quality align.

The geographic spread is concentrated in Georgia, with secondary activity in Texas (Austin Independent, McAllen Independent), Florida (Hillsborough County), and Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan). Georgia school districts dominate recent activity: Hancock County (IFB due June 26, 2026), Bartow County (RFP due June 22, 2026), Bulloch County (IFP due May 4, 2026), Liberty County (IFB for produce and food, both due April 29, 2026), Muscogee County (ITB due April 27, 2026), Savannah-Chatham County (Bid 26-34 due April 23, 2026), Glynn County (IFB 27-02 due April 14, 2026), and Douglas County via GEC Buying Cooperative (RFP due March 4, 2026, estimated annual value $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two across 30 districts). Representative examples include Madison Metropolitan School District RFB 4162 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, estimated annual value $78,000, due July 29, 2026) and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks serving approximately 5,900 weekly servings to elementary students under the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (due July 29, 2026). Hillsborough County Public Schools RFP 26039RFPDST procures specialty fruits and vegetables for 18 elementary school sites under the FFVP with estimated annual budget of $600,000 (proposals due March 11, 2026, award August 4, 2026). The code itself shows little recent activity directly matching "Non GMO quinces"—the tagging appears to reflect a broad produce classification system rather than active procurement of quinces specifically.