UNSPSC 50582711: Non GMO ivory tower celery

The variety of Non GMO celery known as Non GMO ivory tower 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 50582711 Non GMO ivory tower celery is a Commodity code that designates fresh produce — primarily vegetables and fruits — procured by state and local governments for food service operations. In practice, state and local buyers under this code source fresh produce items through competitive bidding and invitation-to-negotiate processes to support school meal programs, regional parks, healthcare facilities, and state food services. The issuing bodies span school districts, county parks and recreation divisions, healthcare coalitions, and state procurement offices. Scope ranges from single-item vegetable procurement to comprehensive produce supply contracts that specify delivery schedules, quality standards, freshness guarantees, and compliance with food-safety and domestic-sourcing preferences.

Recent activity shows solicitations across multiple states and issuing-body types. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued a line-by-line food bid in June 2026 covering approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with domestic sourcing and whole-grain preferences specified. The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products solicitation in May 2026 (due June 22, 2026) that encompassed produce alongside broader food-service categories. Marion Health Care Coalition (Marion County, location not specified) sought produce vendor proposals due August 21, 2026 for the 2026-2027 period, requiring fresh fruits and vegetables with quality standards and delivery timelines. Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate in October 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park (due March 6, 2025), a multi-venue concession operation requiring diverse food and beverage options including produce components, with a 10-point local-vendor preference and WBE/MBE evaluation criteria. School districts, counties, and healthcare buyers dominate this code's recent activity, with Georgia and Florida showing current solicitation momentum.