UNSPSC 50582002: Non GMO broccoli romanesco

The variety of Non GMO broccoli known as Non GMO broccoli romanesco. 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 50582002 Non GMO broccoli romanesco is a Commodity code naming a single fresh-produce line item. State and local governments procure non-GMO broccoli romanesco through school nutrition programs, institutional food service operations, and state cafeteria services as part of broader fresh-produce contracts that bundle dozens of vegetables, fruits, and proteins. Recent solicitations frame broccoli romanesco as one line among 60 to 72 produce items purchased annually—typically in cases ranging from hundreds to thousands of units per year depending on student population and meal service scope. The code does not appear as a standalone procurement; rather, vendors respond to institutional RFPs and IFBs that specify produce categories by item, pack size, delivery frequency, and compliance requirements (HACCP certification, Buy American compliance, food safety standards, insurance minimums). Issuing bodies include school districts of varying size, county boards of education, and state institutional food-service departments. Contracts run annual cycles (typically July 1 through June 30) with renewal options extending two to four additional years. Evaluation criteria weight price competitively but also assess quality, vendor experience, delivery reliability, and compliance posture; awards frequently go to multiple vendors on a line-item basis, allowing one produce supplier to win broccoli while another wins apples or peppers.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Texas school districts and state purchasing offices. Early County Schools (Georgia) issued an RFQ due June 8, 2026, for approximately 300 food items supporting the National School Lunch Program with domestic sourcing preference and low-sodium/no-added-sugar specifications. The State of Georgia posted IFB #4 2027-2026 on April 20, 2026, for fresh-produce procurement with response due May 27, 2026. Northside Independent School District (San Antonio, Texas) released RFP 2026-048 on April 14, 2026, for fresh produce serving 83 elementary and 21 middle schools, with proposals due May 7, 2026 and evaluation criteria weighting price at 35 percent. Hillsborough County Public Schools (Tampa, Florida) solicited produce for its USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (estimated annual budget $600,000) with proposals due March 11, 2026. Bulloch County Schools (Georgia) issued an IFP on April 3, 2026, for locally grown produce within 200 miles of Bulloch County, with awards anticipated May 8, 2026. Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia) posted an IFB on March 30, 2026, for produce and eggs with bids due April 29, 2026. Douglas County School System (Georgia) coordinated a cooperative-purchasing RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative on February 4, 2026, serving 30 school districts across two areas with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, proposals due March 4, 2026. McAllen Independent School District (Texas) released RFP 2026-1029 for fresh produce serving 20,000 students across 31 campuses, with deadline extended to March 6, 2026. Austin Independent School District released RFP 26RFP034 on February 14, 2026, for fresh produce and beverages, proposals due March 11, 2026, emphasizing Good Food Purchasing Program participation and domestic sourcing. Muscogee County Schools (Georgia), Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools (Georgia), and Glynn County Schools (Georgia) all posted produce procurement notices in March and April 2026 with response dates between April 14 and April 29, 2026.