UNSPSC 50583100: Non GMO chives

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO chives. 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 50583100 Non GMO chives is a Class code that covers fresh produce procurement by state and local food service operations, including schools, counties, healthcare facilities, and parks. The code spans chives and other fresh vegetables and fruits sourced for cafeterias, concessions, institutional meal programs, and food-service vendors supplying public facilities. State and local buyers under this code solicit produce through a mix of direct bids, line-by-line food-service solicitations tied to National School Lunch Program compliance, and vendor-proposal requests for park and facility concessions. School districts dominate recent activity, using IFB and line-by-line bid structures to source produce alongside proteins, dairy, and dry goods under consolidated food contracts; counties and healthcare coalitions also solicit produce independently or as part of broader food-service procurement.

Recent opportunities span Georgia, Florida, and other states. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued a line-by-line IFB due June 8, 2026 for approximately 300 food items including vegetables and fruits to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools, with firm pricing for 15 days post-award and escalation requests allowed on a six-month basis. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) posted an Invitation to Negotiate due March 6, 2025 for food services at North Collier Regional Park, requiring vendors to provide diverse food and beverage options including fresh produce across multiple venues, with a 10-point local-vendor preference for businesses meeting Collier or Lee County residency criteria. Marion Health Care Coalition issued a produce-focused RFP due August 21, 2026 for fresh fruits and vegetables delivery during fiscal 2026-2027, and the State of Georgia posted a broad food-supplies bid due June 22, 2026. School districts structure produce buying around USDA whole-grain, low-sodium, and domestic-sourcing preferences; buy-American compliance and HACCP plan maintenance are standard requirements.