UNSPSC 50583013: Non GMO shanghai d bok choy

The variety of Non GMO chinese cabbage known as Non GMO shanghai d bok choy. 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 50583013 Non GMO Shanghai d bok choy is a Commodity code representing a specific fresh vegetable product that state and local governments procure primarily through food-service operations at parks, schools, healthcare facilities, and other institutional settings. The recent solicitations under this code show that state and local bodies purchase produce items as part of broader food-service contracts rather than as standalone commodity purchases. Collier County Board of County Commissioners solicited food services for North Collier Regional Park via an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) due March 6, 2025, requiring qualified vendors to provide diverse food and beverage options across multiple venues; Early County Board of Education requested line-by-line food bids due June 8, 2026, covering approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Issuing bodies include county parks and recreation departments, school districts, state procurement offices, and healthcare coalitions. The Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce vendor proposals due August 21, 2026, and the State of Georgia posted a food-supplies solicitation due June 22, 2026, indicating that produce procurement spans institutional food-service operations across multiple sectors.

Recent activity shows a geographic spread across Florida (Collier County), Georgia (State of Georgia and Early County Schools), and Marion County (healthcare), with the early-2026 and mid-2026 posting dates indicating active procurement cycles. The Early County Board of Education solicitation is the most granular example, detailing produce requirements within a comprehensive food bid that emphasizes domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, with delivery Monday through Friday and contract term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with renewal options. The Collier County ITN emphasized menu variety and operational planning (35 evaluation points) and compliance with food-safety regulations (20 points), indicating that vendors must demonstrate quality and food-safety credentials beyond price. The Marion Health Care Coalition opportunity and State of Georgia food-supplies solicitation provide less itemized scope detail in the available summaries but confirm that institutional food-service procurement remains active in the region.