UNSPSC 50581706: Non GMO beta avocados

The variety of Non GMO avocados known as Non GMO beta avocados. 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 50581706 Non GMO beta avocados, a Commodity code, encompasses fresh produce procurement for state and local food service operations, including school nutrition programs, county parks and recreation concessions, and healthcare-facility food service. State and local governments procure avocados and similar fresh fruits and vegetables through food-service RFPs, RFQs, and ITNs that bundle produce with broader meal-support and concession requirements. Issuing bodies include county boards of education, county parks and recreation departments, county commissions, and healthcare coalitions. These jurisdictions typically solicit produce as part of comprehensive food-service or food-supply contracts rather than as standalone commodity buys, though produce vendors often respond to line-item bids within larger food-supply requests. School districts place the heaviest procurement volume, driven by National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program funding and USDA commodity specifications including domestic-sourcing preferences and nutritional standards such as low-sodium formulations and products without added sugars or artificial additives.

Recent activity spans Florida, Georgia, and appears concentrated in the Southeast. The Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued a line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026 requesting approximately 300+ food items including vegetables, fruits, and grains across three schools for the July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 contract period with renewal options, emphasizing domestic sourcing and whole-grain compliance with USDA 2024 Final Rule specifications. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) solicited food services for North Collier Regional Park via Invitation to Negotiate due March 6, 2025, requiring diverse food and beverage options at concession facilities with a three-year contract term and local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points. Marion Health Care Coalition issued a produce proposal due August 21, 2026 for the 2026–2027 contract period, and the State of Georgia requested bids on food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026. Produce procurement under this code shows steady activity driven by school-district nutrition programs and parks concessions, with seasonal volume fluctuations and pricing sensitivity tied to USDA commodity pricing indices.