UNSPSC 50582714: Non GMO standard bearer celery

The variety of Non GMO celery known as Non GMO standard bearer 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 50582714 Non GMO standard bearer celery (Commodity) describes fresh produce, specifically celery, sourced under non-GMO standards. State and local governments purchase celery and other fresh vegetables through food-service contracts for schools, parks, healthcare facilities, and other institutional operations. The issuing bodies span school districts (purchasing for National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs), county parks departments (for concession operations at recreational facilities), state procurement offices, and health care coalitions. Recent solicitations show celery and other produce purchased as line items within broader fresh-vegetable and food-supply contracts rather than as standalone commodity buys, with vendors expected to meet food-safety compliance, delivery schedules, product freshness guarantees, and often domestic-sourcing preferences.

Recent activity appears across Georgia and Florida. The Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB on May 11, 2026 for approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for three schools, with bids due June 8, 2026, emphasizing domestic sourcing, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives. Collier County (Florida) Parks and Recreation Division posted an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park, with proposals due March 6, 2025 (note: date discrepancy in source), requiring diverse food and beverage options including fresh produce compliance with health and food-safety regulations. Marion Health Care Coalition (Florida) solicited produce proposals on August 7, 2026 with proposals due August 21, 2026. The State of Georgia issued a food, supplies, and kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026, due June 22, 2026, covering detailed scope in an attached specification document. Celery appears as a component within these broader fresh-produce and food-supply contracts rather than as a standalone line item in the recent opportunities reviewed.