UNSPSC 50527023: Non GMO monstera

The variety of non GMO fruit known as non GMO monstera. 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 50527023 Non GMO monstera, a Commodity code, shows a significant mismatch between its nominal scope and the recent solicitations tagged under it. The code nominally describes a specific horticultural product; however, the state and local opportunities posted under this code are exclusively school nutrition procurements for fresh produce, fresh fruits and vegetables, and eggs to support National School Lunch Programs, School Breakfast Programs, and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs. State and local buyers under this code include school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin, Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, Bartow County School System in Georgia, Early County Board of Education in Georgia, Bulloch County School District in Georgia, Liberty County Board of Education in Georgia, Muscogee County School District in Georgia, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System in Georgia, Glynn County Board of Education in Georgia, McAllen Independent School District in Texas, Austin Independent School District in Texas, Douglas County School System in Georgia operating through the GEC Buying Cooperative), plus Hillsborough County Public Schools in Florida serving a federal produce program. The actual work being procured is weekly or as-needed delivery of fresh produce—apples, bananas, berries, broccoli, carrots, lettuce, peppers, tomatoes, citrus fruits, potatoes, eggs, and specialty items—to multiple school sites in quantities ranging from dozens of cases to thousands of cases annually, with contract values estimated at $78,000 to $4.4 million for multi-district cooperative purchases.

Recent opportunities concentrate in Georgia and Texas, with activity also in Wisconsin, Florida, and Tennessee. Representative recent solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District RFB 4162 for petite bananas (posted July 8, 2026, due July 29, 2026) seeking weekly delivery of 70–90 cases to a single production facility with a projected annual contract value of $78,000, and the Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 issued through the GEC Buying Cooperative (posted February 4, 2026, due March 4, 2026) covering fresh produce and eggs for 30 school districts across two Georgia areas with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two. Most solicitations use IFB, RFP, or RFB notice types with response dates typically 4–8 weeks from posting. Buyers consistently emphasize Buy American provisions (minimum 51% domestic content for processed items), HACCP plans with 24/7 recall accessibility, general liability insurance of $500,000 to $2 million, weekly Monday–Friday delivery windows between 5:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., and compliance with USDA whole-grain and nutritional standards. Geographic and local-sourcing preferences appear in multiple procurements, with some districts requiring produce sourced within 200–400 miles and offering scoring advantages for Wisconsin-sourced, Texas-grown, or locally certified products. The code exhibits strong, ongoing activity driven by school nutrition funding cycles and federal grant programs, making it relevant for vendors capable of managing institutional produce distribution, food safety documentation, and recurring school calendar demand patterns.