UNSPSC 50581829: Non GMO italian type beans

The variety of Non GMO beans known as Non GMO italian type 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 50581829 Non GMO italian type beans is a Commodity code capturing specialty legume procurement by state and local public bodies, though the recent solicitation record shows broader food-service purchasing that includes but is not limited to specialty beans. State and local food purchasing under this code spans school districts (through the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program), county parks and recreation departments (concession food services), state procurement offices buying for institutional use, and healthcare coalitions. Early County Board of Education and the State of Georgia appear as recent issuing bodies; Collier County's Parks and Recreation Division and Marion Health Care Coalition also solicited in this space. The actual buying encompasses fresh produce delivery, bulk food commodities including meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, vegetables, fruits, and grains, bread products meeting USDA whole-grain and enriched-tier standards, fluid milk in multiple fat levels and non-dairy substitutes, and concession-ready food and beverage options for park facilities. School districts emphasize domestic sourcing, whole-grain formulations, low-sodium options, and products without added sugars or artificial additives; they typically require line-by-line competitive bidding with firm pricing, transportation included to multiple delivery sites, and compliance with Buy American provisions and HACCP food-safety plans.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Florida, with Early County Board of Education posting a line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026 for approximately 300 food items and 60 non-food supplies across three schools for the July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 contract period, and the State of Georgia issuing a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division released an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for food services at North Collier Regional Park and concession facilities due March 6, 2025 (a past due date noted in the record), with a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points and a three-year contract term plus two one-year renewals. Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce vendors for the 2026-2027 contract period with proposals due August 21, 2026. School districts typically award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a line-by-line basis; counties may use ITN processes with scoring criteria that include vendor qualifications, local preference, menu variety, and food safety compliance. Vendors commonly must carry $500,000 to $1,000,000 general liability insurance, maintain workers' compensation, comply with E-Verify, demonstrate food recall procedures, and accept piggybacking rights for peer districts.