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, a Commodity code, covers fresh produce items solicited by state and local food service operations, school districts, and healthcare organizations for dining and concession use. Recent opportunities under this code show state and local bodies purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables, including produce for school lunch programs, county park concessions, and healthcare facility operations. The scope encompasses line-by-line produce bidding with requirements for food safety compliance, freshness guarantees, delivery scheduling, and adherence to domestic sourcing and nutritional standards where specified. Issuing bodies include school districts (Early County Board of Education), county parks and recreation divisions (Collier County), state procurement offices (Georgia), and healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). School districts dominate recent activity, with nutrition and USDA compliance requirements driving specification detail.

Recent opportunities span Georgia and Florida, with school districts and county governments as primary buyers. Early County Board of Education posted an IFB on May 11, 2026 (bids due June 8, 2026) for produce and other food items supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) on October 8, 2026 (proposals due March 6, 2025, a date appearing to be a data error in the source) for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including concession operations requiring diverse fresh food and beverage options. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals on August 7, 2026 (due August 21, 2026) for the 2026-2027 contract period with delivery and quality standards specified. The State of Georgia posted a food supplies bid on May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026) covering produce and kitchen products, with full scope details in attached documentation. School-district procurement under the code typically incorporates USDA nutrition rules, price-escalation caps tied to commodity indices, and multi-year contract terms with renewal options.