UNSPSC 50527025: Non GMO plantains

The variety of non GMO fruit known as non GMO plantains. 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 50527025 Non GMO plantains is a Commodity code that encompasses specialty banana varieties sourced by state and local school districts to support student nutrition programs. Recent solicitations under this code show school districts procuring petite bananas and other fresh produce varieties as components of broader food service contracts rather than as standalone commodity purchases. Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin, for example, solicited petite bananas (150-count case packs, 5" to 5.5" in length) for weekly deliveries during the 2026-2027 school year under RFB 4162, with bids due July 29, 2026 and an estimated annual contract value of $78,000. Work under the code involves sourcing and delivering fresh fruit meeting detailed ripeness, size, and temperature specifications, often alongside broader produce procurement covering multiple item lines. School districts issuing these solicitations typically require HACCP plans, food safety certifications, liability insurance, and compliance with Buy American provisions and affirmative action requirements. The issuing bodies are predominantly school district food service departments and school nutrition programs operating across multiple campuses.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin, with significant procurement volume coming from larger school systems. Douglas County School System in Georgia coordinated a regional cooperative purchasing vehicle (GEC Buying Cooperative) covering 30 school districts across two geographic areas, with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two under RFP SN 26-004 (sealed proposals due March 4, 2026). Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, Florida solicited specialty fruits and vegetables including pre-cut, pre-packaged produce in 50-unit cases for the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program under RFP 26039RFQDST (proposals due March 11, 2026), with an estimated annual budget of $600,000 funded entirely by federal grant awards. Additional recent activity includes Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia (IFB #SN002-2027, bids due June 26, 2026) procuring over 200 produce line items, and Bulloch County School District in Georgia (IFP, proposals due May 4, 2026) seeking locally-grown produce within 200 miles as part of its Farm to School program. Most solicitations employ IFB, RFB, or RFP notice types with sealed bid submission and are concentrated among Georgia and Texas school districts, reflecting the geographic centers of recent procurement activity in the code.