UNSPSC 50581708: Non GMO black prince avocados

The variety of Non GMO avocados known as Non GMO black prince avocados. 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 50581708 Non GMO black prince avocados is a Commodity code. State and local governments buy fresh produce — particularly avocados and other specialty fruits and vegetables — under this code to support child nutrition programs, school lunch and breakfast services, and institutional food service operations. Recent solicitations show school districts and counties procuring produce in volume through competitively bid supply contracts, with vendors required to meet USDA food safety standards, HACCP certification, Buy American compliance, and strict delivery schedules. The scope extends beyond the commodity name itself; districts are sourcing comprehensive fresh-produce baskets that include apples, bananas, leafy greens, peppers, tomatoes, berries, and prepared produce items alongside specialty items. Issuing bodies are predominantly independent school districts and county boards of education, with occasional participation by state departments and regional buying cooperatives. School nutrition programs drive most activity, with districts serving between 6,900 and 20,000 students routinely consolidating annual produce contracts. The Douglas County School System's GEC Buying Cooperative model is notable, pooling procurement for 30 districts across Georgia to achieve scale pricing and vendor leverage.

Recent activity concentrates in the Southeast — Georgia, Florida, Missouri, and Texas — with solicitations posted March through June 2026. Representative opportunities include the Northside Independent School District (San Antonio, Texas) RFP 2026-048 for fresh produce under child nutrition reimbursable programs, due May 7, 2026; the Early County Board of Education (Georgia) line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026, emphasizing domestic sourcing and whole-grain specifications; and Hillsborough County Public Schools (Tampa, Florida) RFP for the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, with cost-plus fixed-fee delivery to elementary schools, due March 11, 2026. The Douglas County School System's cooperative procurement through GEC Buying Cooperative targets approximately $5.5 million across 30 districts, with March 4, 2026, proposal deadline and cost-plus-net-cost pricing structures. Most contracts run July 1 through June 30, align with school fiscal years, include renewal options for up to three additional years, and mandate firm pricing for the initial contract term with price redetermination tied to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or Consumer Price Index benchmarks. Bid notices typically allow 30–60 days from posting to response deadline, with awards within 60 days of opening.