UNSPSC 50526905: Non GMO red beau tamarillos

The variety of non GMO tamarillo known as non GMO red beau tamarillo. 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 50526905 Non GMO red beau tamarillos (Commodity) shows minimal recent activity aligned with its nominal scope. State and local procurement offices do not appear to be sourcing this specific fruit variety through posted solicitations. The recent opportunities block contains sixteen active school nutrition and food service procurements across Georgia, Texas, and Florida, but none specifically names tamarillos as a line item; instead, district nutrition programs are soliciting conventional fresh produce staples — apples, bananas, berries, broccoli, carrots, peppers, tomatoes, leafy greens, and specialty items such as kiwis, mangos, and papayas — typically in bulk cases for National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs, and farm-to-school initiatives.

The issuing bodies are exclusively school districts and boards of education (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education, Hillsborough County Public Schools, Bulloch County School District, Liberty County Board of Education, Muscogee County School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Glynn County Board of Education, McAllen Independent School District, Austin Independent School District, and Douglas County School System purchasing through the GEC Buying Cooperative), with one state-level food procurement from Georgia. Recent solicitations employ RFPs, RFQs, and IFBs with response deadlines ranging from late February through late July 2026, and contract values ranging from approximately $78,000 (Madison Metropolitan petite bananas) to $4.4 million (Douglas County produce cooperative for 30 districts). Geographic concentration is heavy in Georgia, with additional activity in Texas, Florida, and Wisconsin. Vendors pursuing school nutrition contracts under broader produce categories should note that evaluation typically weights cost at 30–50 percent, with significant emphasis on vendor qualifications, food safety compliance (HACCP, traceability, recall procedures), Buy American domestic-content requirements, and references; many districts apply geographic preferences, local-sourcing mandates, or organic pricing incentives, and award to single or multiple vendors on a line-item basis.