UNSPSC 50582402: Non GMO gobbi cardoons

The variety of Non GMO cardoons known as Non GMO gobbi 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 50582402 Non GMO gobbi cardoons is a Commodity code covering specialty produce items for institutional food service, though recent state and local solicitations show minimal activity directly targeting this narrow product line. The code nominally describes a specific vegetable variety, but state and local procurement under this classification encompasses broader fresh produce supply contracts for parks, schools, healthcare facilities, and state food service operations. Issuing bodies include county park and recreation departments, school districts, state food procurement offices, and healthcare coalitions. The scope of work involves providing fresh fruits and vegetables that meet quality standards, food-safety compliance, delivery timelines, and volume requirements specified in contract documents, often with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain options where applicable, and products without artificial additives.

Recent activity spans multiple states with solicitations from Florida (Collier County Parks and Recreation), Georgia (state-level food procurement and Early County Board of Education), and Marion County health services. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) in October 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park, due March 6, 2025, with a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points and a three-year contract term. Early County Board of Education issued a line-by-line food bid in May 2026, due June 8, 2026, covering approximately 300 food items including vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools, with emphasis on domestic sourcing and low-sodium, sugar-free formulations. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals in August 2026, due August 21, 2026, for fresh fruits and vegetables delivery. The State of Georgia posted a broader food, supplies, and kitchen products bid in May 2026, due June 22, 2026, the full scope of which was not detailed in the attachments provided.