UNSPSC 50582500: Non GMO carrots

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO carrots. 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 50582500 Non GMO carrots is a Class code that covers fresh produce procurement by state and local governments, primarily through food-service contracts at parks, schools, healthcare facilities, and other public operations. The recent solicitations show state and local agencies buying produce as part of broader food-service agreements rather than as standalone commodity purchases — carrots and other fresh vegetables appear in multi-item food bids serving school lunch programs, park concessions, and healthcare operations. Work under the code involves vendor selection for produce supply and delivery, with emphasis on quality standards, food-safety compliance, seasonal pricing adjustments, and timely delivery to multiple locations.

Issuing bodies include county governments (Collier County Parks and Recreation), school districts (Early County Board of Education), state procurement (Georgia), and healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). Recent activity spans Florida, Georgia, and across multiple states where school districts and county agencies bid food items including produce. Representative recent opportunities include Early County Board of Education's FY27 Food Bid (IFB, due June 8, 2026) seeking line-by-line bids for 300+ food items including fresh vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools, and Collier County Board of County Commissioners' Invitation to Negotiate for North Collier Regional Park food services (ITN, due March 6, 2025), which required food-service vendors to provide diverse fresh options at multiple park venues. Marion Health Care Coalition issued a produce-specific RFQ (due August 21, 2026) for fresh fruits and vegetables delivery during the 2026-2027 contract period. School districts and counties emphasize domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, with firm pricing for initial contract terms and escalation clauses tied to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or Consumer Price Index data.