UNSPSC 50581846: Non GMO runner beans

The variety of Non GMO beans known as Non GMO runner 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 50581846 Non GMO runner beans is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh produce procurement by state and local jurisdictions for food service operations, including school nutrition programs, parks and recreation concessions, health care facility cafeterias, and other institutional food service. State and local governments use this code to source specific vegetable products meeting quality, food safety, and sourcing-preference standards. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code include county boards of education managing National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs, county parks and recreation departments operating concession facilities, health care facility procurement coalitions, state-level food service buying offices, and special-purpose nutrition authorities. School districts represent the largest segment of recent activity, with procurement driven by USDA nutrition standards and domestic sourcing preferences.

Recent activity spans Georgia, Florida, and other states. The Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued a line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026 covering approximately 300 food items including vegetables and fruits for school meals across three schools, emphasizing domestic sourcing and whole-grain options. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) posted an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park, with a response deadline of March 6, 2025 and a local-vendor preference of 10 evaluation points for vendors with Collier or Lee County business addresses and employee residency. Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce proposals solicitation on August 7, 2026 with proposals due August 21, 2026 for fresh fruits and vegetables to support institutional food service. The State of Georgia solicited bids on May 15, 2026 for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with a June 22, 2026 deadline. Procurement under this code remains active across school nutrition, parks concessions, and health care food service operations.