UNSPSC 50581763: Non GMO reed avocados

The variety of Non GMO avocados known as Non GMO reed 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 50581763 Non GMO reed avocados (Commodity) covers fresh produce procurement by state and local governments, though the code's name does not fully reflect the breadth of activity actually being solicited. Recent state and local opportunities show that governments are buying diverse fresh fruits and vegetables, specialty produce items, and full food-service provisions that span produce as one component within broader concession and institutional food programs. Issuing bodies include county parks and recreation departments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), county school districts (Early County Board of Education), health-care coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). The dominant use case is supply of fresh produce to support school meal programs (National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program), park concession operations, and health-care facility foodservice. School districts represent the most active segment, with specific requirements for domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives.

Activity spans multiple regions with recent solicitations in Georgia, Florida, and unspecified locations within the Marion Health Care Coalition footprint. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) posted an IFB for approximately 300+ food items including meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, vegetables, and fruits for the 2026–2027 contract period with bids due June 8, 2026; Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for food services at North Collier Regional Park with proposals due March 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. EST; Marion Health Care Coalition posted a proposal request for produce provision and delivery for the 2026–2027 contract period with proposals due August 21, 2026; and the State of Georgia issued an IFB for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with bids due June 22, 2026. Contract terms typically run one year with renewal or extension options, and school districts increasingly emphasize Buy American compliance, HACCP plan maintenance, and third-party piggybacking rights.