UNSPSC 50581778: Non GMO waldin avocados

The variety of Non GMO avocados known as Non GMO waldin 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 50581778 Non GMO waldin avocados is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh produce procurement, though recent state and local solicitations under this code show activity across broader fresh-fruit-and-vegetable supply rather than avocados specifically. State and local governments procure produce through county parks and recreation departments, school districts, and health-care coalitions. The Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for food services at North Collier Regional Park (due March 6, 2025), which requires concession vendors to provide diverse food and beverage options across multiple venues; the Early County Board of Education issued line-by-line bids for food and non-food products supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program (due June 8, 2026), specifying approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits. School districts and parks departments remain the primary buyers, with purchasing driven by operational food-service needs and child-nutrition compliance. Health-care coalitions, such as Marion Health Care Coalition, solicit produce proposals for the fiscal year (Marion's 2026-2027 contract period, due August 21, 2026), requiring vendors to meet quality standards, delivery timelines, and volume requirements.

Recent activity spans Georgia (state-level food-supplies bid, due June 22, 2026) and Florida (Collier County parks ITN) as well as Marion County and Early County school systems. The Early County schools solicitation emphasizes domestic sourcing preferences, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, with contract terms running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and options to extend; milk and produce must be delivered Monday through Friday with strict temperature and freshness requirements. Collier County's parks concession contract runs three years with two one-year renewal options, with local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points for vendors meeting Collier or Lee County business-address and employee-residency criteria. School districts and parks departments require compliance with Buy American provisions, HACCP plans, food-recall procedures, and carry insurance ranging from $500,000 to $1,000,000 per occurrence.