UNSPSC 50583102: Non GMO common Chives

The variety of Non GMO vegetable known as common 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 50583102 Non GMO common Chives, a Commodity code, describes fresh produce items — specifically chives and related fresh vegetables — that state and local governments procure for food service operations. State and local buyers under this code span county parks and recreation departments operating concession facilities, healthcare coalitions purchasing produce for meal programs, school districts sourcing food for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, and state purchasing divisions. Recent solicitations show produce vendors supplying fresh fruits and vegetables to parks departments running water parks and athletic concession stands, healthcare facilities, school nutrition programs, and state food-service operations. The scope includes compliance with food-safety regulations, product freshness guarantees, seasonal availability pricing adjustments, and delivery scheduling to multiple sites.

Recent activity appears across Florida, Georgia, and the broader Southeast. The Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park and Sun N Fun Water Park, with proposals due March 6, 2025. The Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce-procurement notice on August 7, 2026 with proposals due August 21, 2026 for fresh fruits and vegetables meeting quality and delivery standards. The State of Georgia issued a bid request on May 15, 2026 for food and kitchen products due June 22, 2026. Early County Board of Education in Georgia released a line-by-line food bid on May 11, 2026 covering 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits, with bids due June 8, 2026 and a contract period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. School-district solicitations emphasize domestic sourcing preferences, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, with deliveries typically six days per week during operating hours and compliance with HACCP plans and $500,000 general liability insurance.