UNSPSC 50581504: Non GMO green globe artichokes

The variety of Non GMO artichokes known as Non GMO green globe 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 50581504 Non GMO green globe artichokes is a Commodity code covering fresh produce items, specifically non-GMO artichokes, that state and local governments procure for food service operations. Recent solicitations show the code applied to institutional food procurement across a mix of issuing bodies—county parks departments, school districts, and health care coalitions. The scope of work centers on supplying fresh vegetables meeting specified quality standards, food-safety compliance, and delivery timelines for cafeterias, concession operations, and institutional meal programs. Vendors typically bear responsibility for product freshness guarantees, seasonal pricing adjustments, temperature-controlled delivery, and compliance with health department regulations and USDA sourcing preferences where applicable.

The geographic spread spans at least Florida, Georgia, and Ohio based on recent postings. The most active recent opportunities include the Early County Board of Education (Georgia) line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026, requesting 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for school lunch and breakfast programs across three schools, with domestic sourcing preferences and whole-grain and low-sodium emphasis; the State of Georgia food, supplies, and kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026; and the Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division (Florida) Invitation to Negotiate for North Collier Regional Park food services due March 6, 2025, which includes concession operations at athletic facilities. The Marion Health Care Coalition produce procurement (Ohio) sought qualified vendors for fresh fruits and vegetables delivery with proposals due August 21, 2026. School districts and county agencies dominate the issuing-body mix, with food-safety compliance, USDA regulatory alignment, and local-vendor preferences appearing across multiple solicitations.