UNSPSC 50581738: Non GMO hickson avocados

The variety of Non GMO avocados known as Non GMO hickson 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 50581738 Non GMO hickson avocados is a Commodity code that covers the supply of fresh avocados meeting non-GMO specifications to state and local government food service operations. State and local buyers under this code—primarily school districts, county parks and recreation departments, healthcare coalitions, and state agencies—source fresh produce for institutional food service, including school meal programs, concession operations, and healthcare facility dining. The work involves direct product supply with delivery and storage requirements, compliance with food safety standards, and adherence to institutional sourcing preferences such as domestic and non-GMO sourcing, whole-grain standards, and low-sodium or additive-free formulations.

Recent activity spans multiple issuing-body types across the Southeast and beyond. The Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued a line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026, for 300+ food items supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools, emphasizing domestic sourcing and products without artificial additives. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) posted an Invitation to Negotiate due March 6, 2025, for food services at North Collier Regional Park, requiring a qualified food vendor to provide diverse, high-quality food and beverage options across multiple venues and evaluation criteria including menu variety and food safety compliance. Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce proposals with a due date of August 21, 2026, for the 2026-2027 contract period. The State of Georgia also posted a bid for food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026. These recent solicitations show active procurement across school districts, county recreation departments, healthcare coalitions, and state agencies, with emphasis on fresh produce delivery, compliance with institutional food safety and sourcing standards, and firm pricing structures tied to USDA benchmarks.