UNSPSC 50582907: Non GMO salad king chicory

The variety of Non GMO chicory known as Non GMO salad king 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 50582907 Non GMO salad king chicory is a Commodity code covering specialized produce items procured by state and local food-service operations. The recent solicitations under this code show state and local governments buying fresh produce — including fresh fruits and vegetables, salad greens, and specialty produce items — for school meal programs, parks concession operations, and healthcare facilities. The issuing bodies include school districts (Early County Board of Education), county governments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state purchasing offices (State of Georgia). The work involves produce specification and delivery, adherence to food-safety compliance, maintenance of product freshness and quality standards, seasonal pricing adjustments, and coordination with operational timelines across multiple sites and peak usage periods.

Recent activity spans Georgia, Florida, and Marion County operations. Early County Board of Education posted an IFB on May 11, 2026 (bids due June 8, 2026) for food items including approximately 300+ line items covering vegetables and fruits as part of the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, emphasizing domestic sourcing, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives across three schools. Marion Health Care Coalition issued a proposals solicitation on August 7, 2026 (due August 21, 2026) for produce provision and delivery for the 2026-2027 fiscal period, with seasonal pricing adjustments and quality standards specified. Collier County Board of County Commissioners posted an ITN on October 8, 2026 (due March 6, 2025) for food services at North Collier Regional Park, requiring concession vendors to provide diverse food and beverage options including produce-based menu items. The State of Georgia issued a bid on May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026) for food and kitchen products with full scope and specifications in the attached solicitation document.