UNSPSC 50527005: Non GMO bitter oranges

The variety of non GMO fruit known as non GMO bitter oranges. 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 50527005 Non GMO bitter oranges, a Commodity code, does not align with the recent state and local procurement activity tagged under it. The source contains no solicitations seeking non-GMO bitter oranges or citrus products matching that specification; instead, the most recent opportunities center on fresh produce procurement for school nutrition programs, with emphasis on apples, bananas, berries, root vegetables, leafy greens, and a broad mix of fruits and vegetables for institutional meal service. The code shows little relevant recent activity tied to its nominal scope.

School districts and boards of education across Georgia, Texas, Wisconsin, and Florida dominate the issuing-body mix, with individual district nutrition programs and cooperative purchasing vehicles (the GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 Georgia school districts) conducting the majority of fresh produce solicitations. Recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB for petite bananas and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (due July 29, 2026); Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for over 200 produce line items spanning multiple apple varieties, berries, and specialty items (due June 26, 2026); Bartow County School System's RFP for locally-sourced fresh fruits and vegetables within 400 miles (due June 22, 2026); Bulloch County School District's IFP for 24 produce items including watermelons, apples, citrus, and leafy greens grown within 200 miles (due May 4, 2026); Liberty County Board of Education's dual IFBs for produce and food products (due April 29, 2026); Muscogee County School District's ITB for approximately 60 produce line items (due April 27, 2026); Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools' bid for 72 fresh produce items (due April 23, 2026); Glynn County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce across 16 school locations (due April 14, 2026); McAllen Independent School District's RFP for fresh produce serving 31 campuses (due March 6, 2026); Austin Independent School District's RFP for fresh produce and beverages emphasizing Good Food Purchasing Program alignment (due March 11, 2026); Douglas County School System's RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative for 72 produce line items serving 30 districts with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million and $1.1 million across two geographic areas (due March 4, 2026); and Hillsborough County Public Schools' RFP for specialty fruits and vegetables under the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program to 18 elementary schools with estimated annual budget of $600,000 (RFP broadcast February 11, 2026, proposals due March 11, 2026).