UNSPSC 50581600: Non GMO asparagus

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO asparagus. 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 50581600 Non GMO asparagus is a Class code that encompasses fresh produce procurement by state and local government entities, including school districts, county parks and recreation departments, health coalitions, and state purchasing offices. State and local governments buy fresh fruits and vegetables—asparagus, meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, grains, and miscellaneous produce items—through this code to support food-service operations across multiple venues and populations. Recent solicitations reflect emphasis on food-safety compliance, domestic sourcing preferences, whole-grain and low-sodium formulations, seasonal pricing adjustments, and competitive wholesale pricing with delivery logistics managed by vendors. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, though county governments and specialized health-care coalitions also solicit regularly under the code.

Recent activity spans Georgia, Florida, and other states with no clear geographic concentration. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued a line-item IFB on May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) for approximately 300 food items and 60 non-food supplies supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools, with contract period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and options to extend. Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division (Florida) posted an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 (due March 6, 2025) for food and beverage services at North Collier Regional Park and concession facilities, with a three-year term and two one-year renewal options; the solicitation applies a 10-point local-vendor preference and includes women/minority business-enterprise evaluation criteria. Marion Health Care Coalition (Florida) sought produce proposals on August 7, 2026 (due August 21, 2026) for the 2026-2027 contract period. The State of Georgia issued a bid on May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026) for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with scope and pricing details in an attached document.