UNSPSC 50526803: Non GMO thai lessard sugar apples

The variety of non GMO sugar apples known as non GMO thai lessard sugar apples. 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 50526803 Non GMO Thai Lessard Sugar Apples is a Commodity code that captures procurement of specialty produce items, specifically sugar apples and similar fresh fruits sourced to non-GMO and regional-origin specifications. In practice, state and local governments soliciting under this code are buying fresh produce—including bananas, berries, melons, citrus, leafy greens, root vegetables, and specialty fruits—for school nutrition programs, parks and recreation food service, healthcare facilities, and regional produce distribution networks. The issuing bodies are primarily 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 coalition procurement offices (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). School districts dominate the recent activity, with multiple districts issuing competitive bids for fresh produce contracts tied to USDA Child Nutrition Programs, National School Lunch Program, and Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program initiatives.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin, with secondary activity in Florida and broader multi-state procurement. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District issuing RFBs for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 estimated annual value, bid due July 29, 2026) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (5,900 servings weekly, bid due July 29, 2026, with Wisconsin sourcing requirement and organic produce preference discount); Hancock County Board of Education issuing IFB for fresh produce spanning 200+ line items across apple varieties, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, and specialty fruits (bid due June 26, 2026, July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 contract term); Bartow County School System seeking local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (RFP due June 22, 2026, contract July 20, 2026 through June 30, 2027); and Collier County issuing ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park including concession operations (ITN due March 6, 2025, three-year term with renewals). School nutrition procurement emphasizes HACCP plans, domestic sourcing or regional sourcing preferences, delivery schedule compliance, and traceability documentation. Most contracts run from July through June, aligning with school fiscal and meal-service calendars.