UNSPSC 50527214: Non GMO kura olives

The variety of non GMO olives known as non GMO kura 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 50527214 Non GMO kura olives is a Commodity code that frames state and local procurement of fresh produce and food service items for school nutrition programs. The recent solicitations under this code show little alignment with the nominal scope — the opportunities are actually buying bananas, mixed fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs, and a broad range of produce staples for school lunch and breakfast programs, along with some specialty fresh items for USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grants. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with activity concentrated in Georgia (Hancock County, Bartow County, Bulloch County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham County, Glynn County, Douglas County through cooperative purchasing), Texas (McAllen Independent School District, Austin Independent School District), and Florida (Hillsborough County Public Schools). Wisconsin shows activity as well (Madison Metropolitan School District). The State of Georgia also posted a food and kitchen products RFB, broadening the scope beyond fresh produce alone. These jurisdictions are using RFP, RFQ, RFB, IFB, and ITB notice types to solicit annual or multi-year contracts, typically with response dates in March through June 2026 and contract periods running July 2026 through June 2027 or aligned to school year calendars.

Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000 for weekly delivery of 70–90 cases) and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles of Madison (due July 29, 2026, approximately 5,900 servings weekly for USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program). Hancock County Board of Education issued IFB #SN002-2027 (due June 26, 2026) for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items across multiple categories for delivery to three school locations. Douglas County School System issued RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs to 30 school districts across two Georgia areas (due March 4, 2026, estimated annual spend $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two). Austin Independent School District RFP 26RFP034 covers fresh produce and beverages for all district food service locations (due March 11, 2026). All solicitations emphasize Buy American compliance, HACCP plans, traceability documentation, insurance requirements, and delivery to school sites during early morning windows. Many districts apply geographic preferences or local-sourcing requirements and evaluate on lowest responsive/responsible bidder or lowest cost basis with weighted scoring for vendor qualifications, service capability, and past performance.