UNSPSC 50580000: Non GMO fresh vegetables

Fresh vegetables that have been grown and harvested from plants certified as being Non GMO. 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 50580000 Non GMO fresh vegetables is a Family code covering fresh produce supply to state and local institutions, particularly school districts, healthcare facilities, parks and recreation departments, and state government food service operations. State and local governments procure fresh vegetables and fruits under this code to support school meal programs, institutional kitchens, park concessions, and healthcare facility dining. The issuing bodies are diverse, spanning county school boards, county parks and recreation divisions, state purchasing offices, and healthcare coalitions. School districts represent the most active buyer segment, with food service procurement spanning produce, dairy, proteins, and related items under statewide contracts or individual district bids that frequently reference fresh vegetables as a line-item category within broader institutional food supply contracts.

Recent activity shows three states with posted opportunities. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB on May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) for line-by-line food and non-food bids supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, explicitly including fresh vegetables and fruits among approximately 300 food items with delivery to three schools and domestic sourcing preferences. The State of Georgia posted a competitive bid on May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026) for food, supplies, and other kitchen products statewide. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 (due March 6, 2025) for food services at North Collier Regional Park, requiring diverse high-quality food and beverage options with a 10-point local-vendor preference for businesses meeting Collier or Lee County residency criteria. Marion Health Care Coalition issued a produce proposal solicitation on August 7, 2026 (due August 21, 2026) seeking fresh fruits and vegetables with food safety compliance and seasonal pricing adjustments. School districts and state government agencies dominate the activity, with occasional participation from specialized procurement bodies such as health coalitions and county recreation departments.