UNSPSC 50581502: Non GMO catanese artichokes

The variety of Non GMO artichokes known as Non GMO catanese artichokes. 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 50581502 Non GMO catanese artichokes (Commodity) shows no relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The code's nominal scope—specialty artichoke varieties—does not align with the opportunities posted under this code, which instead solicit broad categories of fresh produce, fruits, vegetables, eggs, and groceries for school nutrition programs and state food operations. None of the solicitations reference artichokes or specialty produce by cultivar.

Recent opportunities under this code span school district nutrition programs across Georgia, Texas, Missouri, and Florida. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Northside ISD in Bexar County, Texas; Austin ISD in Travis County, Texas; McAllen ISD in Hidalgo County, Texas), county school systems (Bulloch, Douglas, Glynn, Liberty, Muscogee, Savannah-Chatham, Early, and Hillsborough County boards of education), and state purchasing offices in Georgia and Missouri. Representative solicitations include the Northside ISD RFP 2026-048 for fresh produce with a May 7, 2026 deadline, the Bulloch County School District IFP for locally grown produce (within 200 miles) due May 4, 2026, the Glynn County Board of Education IFB 27-02 for fresh produce due April 14, 2026, the Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 for produce and eggs covering 30 school districts with estimated spending of $5.5 million total and a March 4, 2026 deadline, and the Austin ISD RFP 26RFP034 for fresh produce and beverages due March 11, 2026. Contracts typically run one fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) with renewal options, require HACCP certification and Buy American compliance, emphasize domestic and local sourcing preferences, and involve weekly or bi-weekly delivery to school campuses with firm pricing or cost-plus models. The code's recent activity is concentrated in the Southeast and Texas, with no posted opportunities specifically addressing catanese artichokes or other specialty artichoke lines.