UNSPSC 50582806: Non GMO vulcan chard

The variety of Non GMO chard known as Non GMO vulcan 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 50582806 Non GMO vulcan chard is a Commodity code covering fresh vegetable procurement by state and local food service operations. State and local governments buy produce items under this code primarily through school districts, county parks departments, healthcare coalitions, and state institutional food service programs. Recent solicitations show demand for fresh vegetables as part of broader food service contracts — notably school lunch and breakfast programs, county recreational facility concessions, and healthcare organization meal provisioning. The work involves sourcing, delivery, quality assurance, food-safety compliance, and ongoing supply chain management aligned with institutional dietary and procurement standards.

Recent activity spans Georgia, Florida, and other states with ongoing school food service and county parks procurement cycles. Early County Board of Education issued an IFB in May 2026 for food and non-food products supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with bids due June 8, 2026 and emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and low-sodium formulations across 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits. Collier County Board of County Commissioners solicited food services via ITN in October 2026 for North Collier Regional Park and Sun N Fun Water Park, with proposals due March 6, 2025, requiring diverse food and beverage options including produce across multiple venues. Marion Health Care Coalition issued a produce proposal solicitation in August 2026 with a due date of August 21, 2026 for the 2026-2027 contract period. The State of Georgia released a food, supplies, and kitchen products bid in May 2026 with a due date of June 22, 2026. School districts and county parks departments represent the most active issuing bodies under the code; school food service contracts typically span July through June fiscal years with firm pricing and escalation clauses tied to USDA pricing indices.