UNSPSC 50582904: Non GMO green curled chicory

The variety of Non GMO chicory known as Non GMO green curled ruffee 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 50582904 Non GMO green curled chicory (Commodity) covers fresh produce items, specifically vegetables, that state and local governments purchase for food service operations across parks, healthcare facilities, schools, and institutional settings. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring produce—including fresh vegetables and fruits—through both standalone produce contracts and as line items within broader food-service and meal-program procurement. Issuing bodies include county parks and recreation departments, school boards, healthcare coalitions, and state procurement offices. The work involves sourcing, quality assurance, and delivery of fresh produce meeting food-safety standards, seasonal availability considerations, and nutritional specifications set by the purchasing entity.

Activity under this code spans multiple states and jurisdiction types. The State of Georgia posted a general food-supplies solicitation (IFB, due June 22, 2026) with scope details in an attached document. Early County Board of Education in Georgia issued a line-by-line food bid (IFB, due June 8, 2026) for approximately 300 food items including vegetables and fruits across three schools under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with contract performance July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce-specific RFP (due August 21, 2026) for fresh fruits and vegetables delivery during the 2026-2027 period. Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Florida issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN, due March 6, 2025) for food services at North Collier Regional Park, which includes concession operations requiring diverse food and beverage offerings. Recent activity appears concentrated in the Southeast, particularly Georgia and Florida, though the Georgia state-level solicitation suggests broader geographic reach.