UNSPSC 50526300: Non GMO rhubarbs

The type of non GMO fruit known as non GMO rhubarb. 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 50526300 Non GMO rhubarbs is a Class code, but the recent state and local opportunities posted under this code show minimal relevance to the UNSPSC category name. The solicitations in the dataset span fresh produce procurement more broadly — including petite bananas, mixed fresh fruits and vegetables, general produce for school meal programs, and concession-stand food services — rather than specifically rhubarbs or non-GMO specialty crops. State and local buyers have tagged solicitations with this code that encompass commodity-level produce sourcing for school districts, county parks, healthcare coalitions, and state agencies, suggesting either classification inconsistency in the issuing bodies' tagging systems or a misalignment between the code definition and actual procurement needs.

The issuing bodies include school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education in Georgia), county governments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Florida), a healthcare coalition (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). Recent opportunities range across RFB (Request for Bid), RFP (Request for Proposal), ITN (Invitation to Negotiate), and IFB (Invitation for Bid) notice types, with response dates from May through August 2026. Geographic activity centers on Georgia school systems (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County) and Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), with Florida (Collier County) and statewide Georgia procurement also present. Representative solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks due July 29, 2026, emphasizing Wisconsin sourcing and the USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for over 200 line items of fresh produce for the 2026-27 school year 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. The code shows moderate recent activity but limited specificity to non-GMO rhubarbs as a discrete product line.