UNSPSC 50582801: Non GMO fordhook giant chard

The variety of Non GMO chard known as Non GMO fordhook giant chard. 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 50582801 Non GMO fordhook giant chard, a Commodity code, shows no recent state and local procurement activity. The recent opportunities block contains no solicitations requesting this specific produce item or any close variant; the fifteen state and local opportunities posted between February and June 2026 across Georgia, Texas, Missouri, and Florida school districts and county systems solicit broad fresh-produce categories (apples, bananas, lettuce, broccoli, carrots, peppers, tomatoes, citrus, potatoes, berries, and other staples) but do not reference chard, fordhook or otherwise, or specialty leafy greens by name. The opportunities focus on high-volume institutional demand for produce in standard wholesale formats—bulk cases, pre-cut portions, and single-serve configurations for National School Lunch Programs, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs, and general child nutrition services.

The absence of chard-specific solicitations across school districts, county school systems, state procurement offices, and specialized nutrition programs over a five-month window suggests limited or no state and local institutional demand for this commodity at present. Business development professionals should monitor broader leafy-greens categories (lettuce, spinach, salad mixes, broccoli) where recent activity exists, but should not expect near-term procurement cycles specific to fordhook chard under this code.