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, a Commodity code, describes fresh produce — specifically non-GMO broccoli romanesco — that state and local governments source for food service operations across parks, healthcare facilities, school districts, and institutional kitchens. The recent solicitations show that the code applies to produce procurement within broader food-service contracting, where broccoli romanesco appears as one line item within larger vegetable and fresh-produce baskets rather than as a standalone purchase. Issuing bodies include county parks and recreation departments, school boards managing child nutrition programs, state procurement offices, and healthcare coalitions. The scope reflects routine institutional food sourcing: vendors typically deliver produce on fixed schedules to multiple sites, meet food-safety compliance requirements, maintain freshness guarantees, and comply with USDA procurement standards including Buy American provisions and domestic-sourcing preferences where applicable.

Recent activity spans Georgia and Florida, with the most granular solicitation from Early County Board of Education (Georgia), which requested line-by-line bids for approximately 300+ food items including fresh vegetables for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program with bids due June 8, 2026 via ITB; the district emphasized whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, with contract performance running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Marion Health Care Coalition (Florida) posted a produce RFQ due August 21, 2026 seeking qualified produce vendors for the 2026-2027 contract period with provisions for food safety compliance and seasonal pricing adjustments. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park due March 6, 2025, covering concession operations across multiple athletic and recreational venues. The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026 with full scope details in the attached solicitation document.