UNSPSC 50581748: Non GMO lula macarthur avocados

The variety of Non GMO avocados known as Non GMO lula macarthur 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 50581748 Non GMO Lula MacArthur Avocados is a Commodity code that does not reflect the recent state and local procurement activity tagged under it. The sourced opportunities name this code in their metadata but consistently solicit broad fresh produce categories—apples, bananas, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, eggs, and citrus—for school nutrition programs and state food service operations, with no mention of avocados, GMO status specifications, or varietal branding in any of the substantive bid documents.

Recent activity concentrates heavily in Georgia school districts and the State of Georgia purchasing office, with secondary demand from Texas independent school districts (Northside ISD in San Antonio, Austin ISD, McAllen ISD) and a Missouri district (Rockwood R-VI School District in St. Louis County). Georgia opportunities dominate: Early County Board of Education issued an RFP for line-item food bids due June 8, 2026; Bulloch County School District issued an Invitation for Proposal for locally-grown produce (within 200 miles) due May 4, 2026; Glynn County Board of Education issued IFB 27-02 for fresh produce due April 14, 2026; Liberty County Board of Education issued an IFB for produce and food products due April 29, 2026; Savannah-Chatham County Public School System issued Bid 26-34 for fresh produce due April 23, 2026; and Muscogee County School District issued ITB 26-017 for produce items due April 27, 2026. The State of Georgia itself posted IFB #4 2027-2026 for fresh produce due May 27, 2026. All solicitations use IFB, RFP, or ITB mechanics; most require domestic sourcing compliance under Buy American provisions, HACCP certification, liability insurance (typically $1 million general liability minimum), and weekly or twice-weekly delivery to school campuses between 6:00 AM and 2:30 PM. Pricing is typically firm for the initial contract period with annual redetermination allowed on documented USDA price index or Consumer Price Index changes of 3–5 percent or greater. Contracts run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options from two to four additional one-year terms. The code appears misaligned with actual procurement scope and offers limited value for vendors specializing in varietal avocado supply.