UNSPSC 50581805: Non GMO black appaloosa beans

The variety of Non GMO beans known as Non GMO black appaloosa beans. 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 50581805 Non GMO black appaloosa beans is a Commodity code that does not reflect the actual scope of work state and local governments are procuring under the recently posted opportunities tagged to this code. The solicitations in the source are consistently for fresh produce supply to school nutrition programs, including fresh fruits, vegetables, and processed produce items, rather than for specialty bean varieties. School districts across multiple states are soliciting weekly or regular deliveries of fresh produce staples (apples, bananas, broccoli, carrots, peppers, tomatoes, leafy greens, citrus fruits, berries, and potatoes) along with eggs and dairy to support the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. Issuing bodies include independent school districts, county boards of education, and cooperative purchasing vehicles (such as the GEC Buying Cooperative) serving multiple districts. The work involves sourcing, temperature-controlled transport, and direct delivery to school campuses with strict food safety compliance including HACCP plans, recall procedures, Buy American provisions, and compliance with USDA child nutrition reimbursement standards.

Recent activity spans Georgia, Texas, Florida, and Missouri. Representative solicitations include Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issuing an RFP for line-item food bids due June 8, 2026, covering approximately 300 food items plus non-food supplies for the 2026-2027 school year; Northside Independent School District (San Antonio, Texas) issuing RFP 2026-048 for fresh produce due May 7, 2026, for delivery to all district campuses five days weekly during the school year; Hillsborough County Public Schools (Tampa, Florida) issuing an RFP for fresh fruit and vegetable program delivery to 18 elementary schools due March 11, 2026, with an estimated annual budget of $600,000; Douglas County School System (Georgia) issuing RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs due March 4, 2026, serving 30 districts across two geographic areas with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two; and Muscogee County School District (Georgia) issuing ITB 26-017 for fresh produce due April 27, 2026, with pricing evaluated against USDA Fruit and Vegetable Market News Index Prices. The code shows no recent activity aligned with non-GMO black appaloosa beans or specialty legume varieties.