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 is a Class code that encompasses fresh produce procurement, specifically non-GMO chicory varieties and related fresh vegetables, solicited by state and local governments primarily for food service operations. Recent state and local opportunities under this code reflect a mix of institutional food-service providers: county parks and recreation departments, school districts, state procurement offices, and healthcare coalitions all source fresh produce for their operational needs. The work involves vendor selection for supply and delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables meeting quality, food-safety, and freshness standards, often with pricing adjustments based on seasonal availability. Vendors typically must comply with food-safety regulations, maintain cold-chain management for perishables, provide liability insurance, and meet domestic-sourcing or local-vendor preferences where applicable.

Recent activity spans multiple states and issuing bodies. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued a line-by-line food and non-food IFB due June 8, 2026 covering 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools. The State of Georgia requested bids for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with a June 22, 2026 due date. Marion Health Care Coalition (Florida) sought produce proposals for 2026-2027 with a due date of August 21, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park on October 8, 2026, with a due date of March 6, 2025 (noted: this date appears to precede the posting date and may reflect a data-entry error in the source). Geographic spread includes Georgia and Florida as demonstrated active markets; school districts, county agencies, and health-care coalitions represent the issuing-body mix. Activity suggests steady demand for fresh-produce sourcing through competitive bidding and ITN processes.