UNSPSC 50582003: Non GMO broccoli raab

The variety of Non GMO broccoli known as Non GMO broccoli raab. 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 50582003 Non GMO broccoli raab (Commodity) covers fresh produce procurement by state and local food-service operations, including schools, regional parks, healthcare coalitions, and state agencies. State and local buyers use this code when soliciting fresh vegetables for school lunch programs, institutional food service, park concessions, and healthcare facility dining. The scope reflects the operational reality of institutional food sourcing: produce vendors supply fresh items meeting quality, food-safety, and delivery-schedule requirements, often with seasonal pricing adjustments and freshness guarantees. Issuing bodies include school districts, county boards of commissioners operating regional parks and recreation facilities, healthcare-affiliated purchasing coalitions, and state procurement offices sourcing food for institutional operations.

Recent activity spans multiple states and jurisdictions. The Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued a line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026, seeking approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools, with domestic sourcing preferences and emphasis on whole-grain, low-sodium, and no-added-sugar formulations. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) posted an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026, for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including concession operations at water parks and athletic fields, with a 10-point local-vendor preference for businesses meeting Collier or Lee County residency criteria and proposals due March 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. EST. The State of Georgia issued a bid for food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026. Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce-vendor proposal request due August 21, 2026, seeking fresh fruits and vegetables for the 2026-2027 contract period. School districts dominate recent activity, reflecting the scale of National School Lunch Program procurement; county park systems and state agencies represent secondary buyers.