UNSPSC 50526306: Non GMO valentine rhubarb

The variety of non GMO rhubarb known as non GMO valentine rhubarb. 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 50526306 Non GMO valentine rhubarb is a Commodity code that captures fresh produce procurement by state and local government food service operations, though recent opportunities show limited activity specifically tagged to this code. State and local buyers under this code include county parks departments, school districts, healthcare coalitions, and county boards of education that source fresh fruits and vegetables for cafeteria operations, concession facilities, and nutrition programs. The scope encompasses fresh produce procurement with delivery, quality, food-safety compliance, and pricing components; recent solicitations reflect broad fresh-produce buys spanning multiple item lines rather than single-commodity procurement.

Recent activity appears concentrated in Georgia and Wisconsin school districts. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued IFB #SN002-2027 on June 10, 2026 for over 200 line items of fresh produce spanning apples, berries, vegetables, melons, and citrus for delivery through June 30, 2027, with bids due June 26, 2026. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) posted two RFBs on July 8, 2026: RFB 4162 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, estimated annual value $78,000, bids due July 29, 2026) and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles of Madison and within Wisconsin (5,900 weekly servings, bids due July 29, 2026, contingent on USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program federal grant approval). Bartow County School System (Georgia) issued RFP 10-2026-019 on May 21, 2026 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, with proposals due June 22, 2026 and contract award anticipated July 20, 2026. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued a line-by-line food bid on May 11, 2026 covering 300+ food items including fruits and vegetables for the National School Lunch Program, with bids due June 8, 2026. These solicitations emphasize Buy American content, HACCP compliance, delivery logistics, temperature control, traceability by farm of origin, and affirmative action documentation as standard conditions.