UNSPSC 50581506: Non GMO midi artichokes

The variety of Non GMO artichokes known as Non GMO midi 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 50581506 Non GMO midi artichokes is a Commodity code that does not map to the state and local procurement activity reflected in the recent opportunities. The code nominally describes a single produce item—midi artichokes with non-GMO certification—but the recent solicitations across school districts, county education systems, and state agencies in the block procure broad fresh produce assortments (apples, bananas, carrots, peppers, tomatoes, leafy greens, berries, citrus, onions, eggs, and dozens of other items) for child nutrition programs. The code shows little relevant recent activity; the opportunities tagged under it are district-wide food-service procurements addressing general fresh produce supply, not midi artichokes specifically.

School districts and county education systems dominate the issuing bodies, with procurement concentrated in Georgia (Douglas County School System, Glynn County Board of Education, Liberty County Board of Education, Bulloch County School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Muscogee County School District, Early County Schools) and other states including Florida (Hillsborough County Public Schools), Texas (Northside Independent School District in Bexar County, McAllen Independent School District, Austin Independent School District), Missouri (Rockwood R-VI School District), and Georgia state agencies. Representative solicitations include the Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs across 30 districts with approximately $5.5 million estimated annual spend (proposals due March 4, 2026), Glynn County Board of Education IFB 27-02 for fresh produce to 16 schools (bids due April 14, 2026), Liberty County Board of Education IFB for produce and food products across 13 schools (bids due April 29, 2026), and Northside Independent School District RFP 2026-048 for fresh produce to support child nutrition (proposals due May 7, 2026). Procurements emphasize USDA Child Nutrition Reimbursable compliance, Buy American provisions, HACCP certification, weekly or twice-weekly delivery, domestic sourcing preferences where cost and quality are comparable, and term structures of July 1 through June 30 fiscal years with renewal options.