UNSPSC 50581836: Non GMO marrow beans

The variety of Non GMO beans known as Non GMO marrow 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 50581836 Non GMO marrow beans is a Commodity code that captures dried legume procurement by state and local food service operations, school districts, and public health organizations. Recent solicitations show that state and local governments buy non-GMO beans and other produce items as components of comprehensive food-service contracts, most often through school nutrition programs and institutional food operations. The code surfaces in broader food and produce solicitations rather than as a standalone line item, reflecting how beans are sourced as part of mixed commodity buys that include meats, dairy, grains, condiments, and fresh produce. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (such as Early County Board of Education in Georgia), county parks and recreation departments operating food concessions (Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Florida), state purchasing offices (State of Georgia), and public health coalitions managing food procurement for member organizations (Marion Health Care Coalition).

Recent activity spans Florida, Georgia, and other states through school lunch programs and institutional food vendors. Early County Board of Education issued an IFB on May 11, 2026 for line-by-line food bids covering 300+ items including vegetables, grains, and miscellaneous products for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with bids due June 8, 2026; the scope emphasized domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and products without added sugars or artificial additives. The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products IFB on May 15, 2026 with bids due June 22, 2026. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals on August 7, 2026 for the 2026-2027 contract period, with proposals due August 21, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park, due March 6, 2025, requiring vendors to provide diverse food and beverage options including produce components, with a 10-point local-vendor preference and a three-year base term plus two one-year renewals.