UNSPSC 50582900: Non GMO chicories

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO chicories. 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 50582900 Non GMO chicories, a Class code, does not map to meaningful recent state and local procurement activity. The code's nominal scope—specialty legume or vegetable products—does not align with the solicitations posted under this classification. Recent opportunities tagged with this code center on broad fresh-produce procurement for school nutrition programs and institutional food service, spanning fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, and general grocery items rather than chicories or non-GMO specialty crops.

State and local issuing bodies pursuing fresh-produce contracts include school districts (Northside Independent School District in San Antonio, Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, Early County Board of Education in Georgia, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, McAllen Independent School District in Texas, and Austin Independent School District), county school systems (Douglas County, Bulloch County, Glynn County, Liberty County, Muscogee County in Georgia), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). Solicitation activity spans RFP, RFQ, IFB, and ITB notice types, with response dates concentrated in late April through early June 2026. The school-nutrition focus reflects consistent use of cooperative purchasing vehicles, such as the GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 Georgia districts. Geographic concentration appears heaviest in Georgia and Texas, with secondary activity in Florida and Missouri. Representative recent opportunities include Northside Independent School District (RFP 2026-048 for fresh produce, due May 7, 2026, serving 83 elementary through 13 high schools across Bexar County), Hillsborough County Public Schools (RFP for Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program FFVP specialty produce to 18 elementary schools, due March 11, 2026, with $600,000 annual budget), Early County Board of Education (line-by-line food bid encompassing 300+ items including produce, dairy, and meats across three schools, due June 8, 2026), and the Douglas County School System cooperative procurement covering 30 districts with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two (due March 4, 2026). This code warrants skip or watch status pending clarification of whether chicory-specific demand exists in state and local procurement.