UNSPSC 50582901: Non GMO broad leaved batavian chicory

The variety of Non GMO chicory known as Non GMO broad leaved batavian chicory. 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 50582901 Non GMO broad leaved batavian chicory is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh produce procurement, including specialty vegetables for food service operations across state and local jurisdictions. While the code name references a specific vegetable variety, state and local buyers under this code actually solicit fresh produce more broadly—fruits, vegetables, and related food items delivered to parks, schools, health care facilities, and institutional food services. Recent solicitations show produce vendors competing on delivery timelines, quality standards, seasonal pricing adjustments, food safety compliance, and adherence to domestic sourcing and nutritional preferences. Issuing bodies include county governments (Collier County Parks and Recreation), school districts (Early County Board of Education), health care coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). School districts and county park systems represent the most active segments, with contracts emphasizing USDA compliance, whole-grain and low-sodium product standards, temperature-controlled delivery, and stock rotation protocols.

Recent activity spans Florida, Georgia, and multi-state procurement vehicles. The Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division posted Solicitation 258360 on October 8, 2026 via Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park, with proposals due March 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. EST and a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points. Early County Board of Education posted Solicitation PE55045NONST2027000000006 on May 11, 2026 requesting line-by-line bids for 300+ food items and non-food supplies for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with bids due June 8, 2026; the contract runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and permits piggybacking by other school districts on identical terms. Marion Health Care Coalition posted Solicitation SP0040000017708 on August 7, 2026 seeking produce vendor proposals for the 2026-2027 fiscal period with a due date of August 21, 2026. The State of Georgia posted Solicitation PE55645NONST2026000000009 on May 15, 2026 requesting bids on food and kitchen products with a June 22, 2026 deadline.