UNSPSC 50582712: Non GMO lathom self-blanching celery

The variety of Non GMO celery known as Non GMO lathom self-blanching 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 50582712 Non GMO lathom self-blanching celery (Commodity) describes a specific produce item that state and local governments procure as part of broader food-service and institutional feeding programs. Recent opportunities show the code appearing in solicitations for fresh produce supply to food-service operations across parks, healthcare facilities, state agencies, and school districts. The work involves providing fresh vegetables meeting quality, food-safety, and delivery standards specified in institutional food-procurement contracts. Issuing bodies include county parks and recreation departments, healthcare coalitions, state procurement offices, and school districts operating National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program feeding operations. These buyers typically seek line-by-line produce bidding or vendor proposals for seasonal, recurring delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables to multiple locations or facilities.

Recent activity spans Florida, Georgia, and other states. Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division posted an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park, due March 6, 2025, requiring diverse food and beverage options including fresh produce across concession facilities at sports fields and a water park; the solicitation applies a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points. Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce proposals on August 7, 2026, due August 21, 2026, for provision and delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables during the 2026-2027 contract period. The State of Georgia posted a bid solicitation on May 15, 2026 for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with due date June 22, 2026. Early County Board of Education requested line-by-line bids on May 11, 2026, due June 8, 2026, for approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits to support school meal programs across three schools, with contract term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and options to extend.