UNSPSC 50582703: Non GMO chinese celery

The variety of Non GMO celery known as Non GMO chinese 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 50582703 Non GMO chinese celery, a Commodity code, covers fresh produce—specifically non-GMO Chinese celery and related fresh vegetables—that state and local governments procure for food service operations. Recent opportunities show the code at work across school nutrition programs, county parks concessions, healthcare facility food service, and state-level food supply chains. School districts and county governments dominate the issuing bodies, with school nutrition programs under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program representing the largest purchase volume. Vendors supplying under this code must meet food-safety compliance, USDA sourcing preferences where applicable, and delivery logistics tied to institutional meal-service schedules. The work includes both direct procurement of fresh produce and integration into larger food-service contracts where produce is one line item among many food and non-food supplies.

Recent opportunities span Georgia, Florida, and the broader Southeast. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) released a line-by-line food bid in June 2026 covering approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for school breakfast and lunch programs, with deliveries Monday through Friday and vendor awards based on lowest responsive bid. Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate in March 2025 for food-services concessions at North Collier Regional Park, including diverse produce-based menu options across multiple venues and a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points. Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce proposal solicitation in August 2026 for fresh fruits and vegetables delivery during the 2026-2027 contract period. The State of Georgia released a broader food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid in June 2026 covering produce alongside other food items, though the full scope was contained in an attachment. School districts and county parks emerge as repeat buyers; response cycles compress to 30–60 days from posting to due date, and pricing remains a primary evaluation criterion alongside compliance with food-safety regulations and domestic sourcing preferences.