UNSPSC 50526310: Non GMO tilden rhubarb

The variety of non GMO rhubarb known as non GMO tilden 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 50526310 Non GMO tilden rhubarb is a Commodity code that addresses specialty produce procurement by state and local jurisdictions, though recent solicitation activity under this code shows minimal relevance to rhubarb specifically. Instead, state and local buyers—primarily school districts and regional food-service entities—are actively sourcing fresh produce more broadly, including petite bananas, fresh fruits and vegetables for school nutrition programs, and diverse produce portfolios spanning apples, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, citrus, and specialty items. The issuing bodies are school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System) and county-level entities (Collier County Parks and Recreation, Marion Health Care Coalition). These jurisdictions are procuring through RFBs, ITNs, and RFPs with evaluation weightings that prioritize cost (typically 30–40 percent), vendor qualifications and service capacity (15–25 percent), food safety and compliance (10–20 percent), and local or diverse-owned business preferences (5–15 percent when applicable).

Geographic activity spans Georgia (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County, and statewide procurement), Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), and Florida (Collier County). Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB for 70–90 weekly cases of petite bananas (due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000) and Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for over 200 line items of fresh produce across multiple categories (due June 26, 2026, contract July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027). Bartow County School System is seeking local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (due June 22, 2026, contract July 20, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with renewal options). State of Georgia also posted a broad food, supplies, and kitchen products procurement (due June 22, 2026). All school district procurements mandate HACCP plans, compliance with Buy American provisions where applicable, E-Verify authorization, and minimum general liability insurance of $500,000 to $1 million. The code shows no recent solicitations specifically naming non-GMO rhubarb as a line item.