UNSPSC 50527213: Non GMO kalamata olives

The variety of non GMO olives known as non GMO kalamata 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 50527213 Non GMO kalamata olives is a Commodity code that captures specialty produce items, particularly olives and other high-quality fresh or specialty fruits and vegetables sourced for institutional food service and school nutrition programs. State and local procurement activity under this code reflects demand from school districts, county parks and recreation departments, healthcare coalitions, and state procurement offices for fresh produce, specialty items, and quality ingredients meeting food safety, traceability, and sourcing specifications. The solicitations show that buyers emphasize compliance with health codes, HACCP plans, product freshness guarantees, local or regional sourcing where specified, and delivery reliability to multiple institutional sites on tight schedules. School districts dominate the recent activity, with food service vendors required to meet USDA guidelines (including Buy American provisions and whole-grain requirements in some cases), maintain detailed product documentation by farm of origin, and deliver in early-morning windows to central receiving facilities. Collier County Parks and Recreation, healthcare coalitions, and state procurement offices also compete for qualified vendors who can source diverse produce and manage seasonal availability across multiple venues.

Recent opportunities span Georgia, Wisconsin, and Florida. Madison Metropolitan School District issued two separate RFBs in July 2026 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 annual value, due July 29, 2026) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks under the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (5,900 servings weekly, sourced within 400 miles of Madison and Wisconsin, due July 29, 2026). Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia posted an IFB for over 200 line items of fresh produce spanning apples, berries, vegetables, and specialty fruits, due June 26, 2026, with delivery to three school sites and a contract period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Bartow County School System in Georgia sought local fresh fruits and vegetables within 400 miles, with proposals due June 22, 2026, for a July 20, 2026 award through June 30, 2027. Early County Board of Education in Georgia bid approximately 300 food items and non-food supplies due June 8, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including concession operations, with proposals due March 6, 2025. The State of Georgia posted a statewide food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026. Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce proposals for the 2026-2027 contract period, due August 21, 2026. These solicitations show consistent demand from school nutrition programs, with geographic concentration in Georgia and Wisconsin in the most recent posting window.