UNSPSC 50581745: Non GMO lisa loretta avocados

The variety of Non GMO avocados known as Non GMO lisa loretta 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 50581745 Non GMO lisa loretta avocados (Commodity) encompasses fresh produce procurement by state and local food service operators, though the recent solicitation activity shows limited direct purchasing of avocados specifically and instead reflects broader fresh-produce and food-service spending patterns. State and local governments procure fresh fruits and vegetables through county parks departments, school districts, state procurement offices, and health care coalition networks. Scope varies from comprehensive fresh-produce supply agreements serving multiple venues and seasonal demand to commodity-specific line-item bidding for school nutrition programs. The issuing bodies span county governments (Collier County Parks and Recreation), school districts (Early County Board of Education), state procurement offices (State of Georgia), and specialized health care purchasing cooperatives (Marion Health Care Coalition). Recent activity shows school districts and parks departments as the dominant buyers, with emphasis on quality standards, food-safety compliance, domestic sourcing preferences, temperature-controlled delivery windows, and contractual provisions for seasonal pricing adjustments and recall procedures.

Geographic activity concentrates in Florida and Georgia based on recent postings. Collier County (Florida) posted an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 for food and beverage services at North Collier Regional Park with a March 6, 2025 response deadline and a local-vendor preference (10 evaluation points). Early County Board of Education (Georgia) posted an IFB on May 11, 2026 for line-by-line food and non-food bids supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with responses due June 8, 2026; that solicitation covers 300+ food items including meats, poultry, dairy, vegetables, and fruits with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain formulations, and low-sodium options. The State of Georgia posted a bid on May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026) for food, supplies, and other kitchen products, and Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce-vendor RFP on August 7, 2026 (due August 21, 2026) for the 2026-2027 contract period.