UNSPSC 50581769: Non GMO simmonds avocados

The variety of Non GMO avocados known as Non GMO simmonds 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 50581769 Non GMO simmonds avocados is a Commodity code representing fresh produce items that state and local governments source for food service operations, institutional meal programs, and public facility concessions. The code sees activity across county parks and recreation departments, school districts, healthcare coalitions, and state procurement offices. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables through both formal competitive bidding and invitation-to-negotiate processes, with produce integrated into broader food-service contracts that also encompass proteins, dairy, grains, and other meal components. The Early County Board of Education's FY27 food bid, for example, encompasses approximately 300+ line items including fresh vegetables and fruits alongside meats, poultry, seafood, and dairy products for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Buyers emphasize domestic sourcing preferences, freshness guarantees, delivery timeliness, compliance with food-safety standards including HACCP plans, and competitive pricing with no separate fuel surcharges.

Recent activity spans Georgia, Florida, and Marion County (state location not specified in the source). The Early County Board of Education posted an IFB on May 11, 2026 with bids due June 8, 2026 for produce and other food items supporting school meal programs across three schools. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) on October 8, 2026, due March 6, 2025, for food services at North Collier Regional Park and concession facilities, with a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points for vendors meeting Collier or Lee County permanent business address criteria. Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce proposal solicitation on August 7, 2026 with proposals due August 21, 2026. The State of Georgia issued a food, supplies, and kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026 due June 22, 2026. School districts and county parks departments represent the most active issuing bodies under the code in recent postings.