UNSPSC 50582700: Non GMO celery

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO celery. 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 50582700 Non GMO celery is a Class code that spans fresh vegetable procurement for state and local food service operations, though recent opportunities show the code applied broadly to general produce and food-service supply categories rather than celery specifically. State and local governments use this code primarily to solicit fresh fruits and vegetables for school nutrition programs, regional parks and recreation facilities, healthcare coalitions, and state-level food procurement. The work involves vendor selection for produce delivery with emphasis on food safety compliance, freshness guarantees, seasonal availability management, and adherence to nutrition program standards such as USDA whole-grain and low-sodium specifications. Issuing bodies span school districts, county parks departments, state procurement offices, and healthcare coalitions; school districts and state agencies appear as repeat buyers in recent postings.

Geographic activity includes Georgia (state-level food procurement and Early County Board of Education), Florida (Collier County Parks and Recreation, Marion Health Care Coalition), and additional jurisdictions represented in the broader state-level solicitations. Representative recent opportunities include Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issuing a line-by-line IFB for approximately 300+ food items including vegetables, fruits, meats, and dairy for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program with bids due June 8, 2026; Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issuing an Invitation to Negotiate for food and beverage services at North Collier Regional Park and concession facilities with proposals due March 6, 2025; Marion Health Care Coalition (Florida) seeking produce vendors for the 2026-2027 contract period with proposals due August 21, 2026; and the State of Georgia requesting bids on food, supplies, and other kitchen products with bids due June 22, 2026. School district and state purchasing typically emphasize Buy American sourcing, domestic preferences, compliance with federal nutrition standards, and multi-item line-by-line pricing; park and recreation concessions emphasize vendor qualifications, food safety certification, and local-vendor preferences worth meaningful evaluation points.