UNSPSC 50527037: Non GMO tamarindo

The variety of non GMO fruit known as non GMO tamarindo. 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 50527037 Non GMO tamarindo is a Commodity code that does not reflect the actual work state and local governments are soliciting under this taxonomy entry. The recent opportunities tagged to this code overwhelmingly involve fresh produce procurement for school nutrition programs—apples, bananas, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, eggs, and other staple fruits and vegetables—rather than specifically non-GMO tamarindo or specialty tropical fruits. The sourcing activity shows school districts and related institutional buyers requesting bids and proposals for broad fresh-produce supply contracts to support National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, farm-to-school initiatives, and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs. The code appears to be a misclassification artifact in state and local procurement systems, as the nominated commodity does not align with the commodity universe actually being purchased at scale.

School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with activity concentrated in Georgia and Texas. Recent solicitations come from Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin), Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), Bartow County School System (Georgia), Early County Board of Education (Georgia), Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida), Bulloch County School District (Georgia), Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia), Muscogee County School District (Georgia), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), Glynn County Board of Education (Georgia), McAllen Independent School District (Texas), Austin Independent School District (Texas), and Douglas County School System (Georgia). Representative opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (bids due July 29, 2026; estimated annual value $78,000) and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles (bids due July 29, 2026); Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for over 200 produce line items (bids due June 26, 2026); Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables within 400 miles (proposals due June 22, 2026); and Douglas County School System's RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 districts with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two (proposals due March 4, 2026). The code shows no meaningful activity aligned with non-GMO tamarindo procurement.