UNSPSC 50527211: Non GMO gaeta olives

The variety of non GMO olives known as non GMO gaeta olives. 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 50527211 Non GMO gaeta olives is a Commodity code that in practice captures fresh produce procurement across state and local food-service operations — though the recent opportunities block shows virtually no solicitations specifically for olives or olive products. Instead, the code tags a broader produce ecosystem: school districts, county parks departments, healthcare coalitions, and state purchasing offices are actively sourcing fresh fruits, vegetables, and specialty produce items for food service, school nutrition programs, and concession operations. The work involves supply agreements for produce delivery, compliance with food-safety and traceability requirements, adherence to USDA and state nutritional standards, and often local-sourcing or organic-product preferences. Vendors must manage cold-chain logistics, maintain HACCP plans, carry liability insurance, and meet strict product-specification and freshness guarantees — typically a 98 percent fill rate with same-day or next-day substitution for rejected items.

Recent activity concentrates heavily in Georgia and Wisconsin school districts, with scattered county and healthcare procurement in Florida. The Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia posted an IFB for over 200 line items of fresh produce (multiple apple varieties, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, melons, citrus, specialty fruits) with sealed bids due June 26, 2026. Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin released two RFBs: petite bananas (RFB 4162, bids due July 29, 2026, estimated $78,000 annual value) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (RFB 4163, same due date, approximately 5,900 servings weekly, Wisconsin-sourced within 400 miles). Bartow County School System in Georgia sought local fresh fruits and vegetables via RFP 10-2026-019 (proposals due June 22, 2026, contract term July 20, 2026 through June 30, 2027). The Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Florida issued an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park including concession operations (proposals due March 6, 2025), and Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce proposal solicitation (due August 21, 2026). A State of Georgia food supplies and kitchen products bid closed June 22, 2026. School district procurement in this code emphasizes local sourcing, organic availability, Buy American compliance, and produce delivered in ready-to-eat or field-ready form with farm-of-origin traceability; county and park operations prioritize vendor reliability and food-safety compliance across high-volume seasonal demand.