UNSPSC 50582301: Non GMO black cabbages

The variety of Non GMO cabbages known as Non GMO black cabbage. 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 50582301 Non GMO black cabbages is a Commodity code that nominally identifies a specific produce variety, but the state and local opportunities tagged under it reflect a much broader institutional purchasing pattern. School districts, county boards of education, and state agencies are soliciting fresh produce contracts that span dozens of line items—apples, bananas, peppers, broccoli, carrots, celery, leafy greens, tomatoes, berries, citrus, potatoes, eggs, and prepared or pre-cut items—to support child nutrition programs (National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program) and general state operations. The scope of work includes weekly or twice-weekly delivery of produce to elementary through high school campuses, maintenance of strict food safety standards (HACCP plans, recall procedures, traceability documentation), compliance with Buy American provisions (domestic sourcing or 51% domestic content where applicable), and adherence to USDA quality specifications such as minimum shelf life (typically five to seven days from delivery), proper refrigeration during transport, and natural products free of artificial additives. Many districts also emphasize local or regional sourcing preferences—some requesting produce grown within 200 miles, others offering preference to Texas-grown items—and several require vendors to participate in sustainability or "Good Food Purchasing Program" initiatives.

The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts of varying sizes (ranging from Early County Board of Education serving roughly 11,200 students to McAllen Independent School District serving approximately 20,000 across 31 campuses, to Rockwood R-VI School District serving just under 19,000 students) and county boards of education, with recent procurement also from state agencies (State of Georgia fresh produce bids) and regional cooperative purchasing vehicles (GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 school districts across two Georgia areas with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million in one area alone). Geographic concentration is strongest in Georgia and Texas, with additional recent activity in Florida (Hillsborough County Public Schools, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program), Missouri (Rockwood R-VI School District), and other states. Representative recent solicitations include the Early County Board of Education RFP for line-by-line food vendor bids due June 8, 2026, encompassing 300+ food items with firm pricing and six-month price adjustment provisions; Northside Independent School District (San Antonio, Texas) RFP 2026-048 for fresh produce due May 7, 2026, serving 83 elementary schools with USDA Child Nutrition Reimbursable compliance and Texas-grown produce preference; Hillsborough County Public Schools (Tampa, Florida) RFP for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program delivery to 18 elementary schools (estimated $600,000 annual budget, fully USDA-grant-funded) due March 11, 2026; and Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 through GEC Buying Cooperative for 30 districts due March 4, 2026, with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million in one geographic area. Most contracts run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options spanning one to four additional years; pricing is typically firm for the initial period with prospective redetermination or indexed adjustments (USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, Consumer Price Index, or Terminal Wholesale Market reports) after six months or at calendar milestones such as January.