UNSPSC 50582400: Non GMO cardoons

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO cardoons. 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 50582400 Non GMO cardoons, a Class code, covers fresh produce procurement by state and local food-service operations. Recent state and local solicitations under this code reflect broader fresh-food purchasing for institutional dining — including concession and food-service operations at parks and recreational facilities, healthcare provider systems, state government food services, and school districts operating National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. The actual buying encompasses fresh fruits and vegetables, with emphasis on quality standards, food-safety compliance, delivery schedules, and increasingly, sourcing preferences for domestic supply, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives. Issuing bodies span county parks and recreation departments, healthcare coalitions, state procurement offices, and school district boards of education.

Recent activity concentrates in the Southeast. Collier County (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate in October 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park, due March 6, 2025, with a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points for vendors meeting county or Lee County permanent-business and employee-residency criteria. Marion Health Care Coalition (Florida) solicited produce proposals due August 21, 2026, for the 2026-2027 contract period. The State of Georgia requested bids on food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued a line-by-line bid for food and non-food products supporting the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, due June 8, 2026, with contract term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and options to extend. The Early County solicitation emphasizes Buy American provisions, HACCP compliance, $500,000 general liability insurance, and E-Verify enrollment verification.