UNSPSC 50583202: Non GMO nasturtium

The variety of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO nasturtium. 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 50583202 Non GMO nasturtium is a Commodity code that nominally covers specialty produce, though state and local procurement activity under this code does not align cleanly with the taxonomy name. Recent opportunities show broad food-service procurement spanning fresh produce, prepared meals at public facilities, and staple food items for institutional feeding programs — school lunch, healthcare operations, and park concessions. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code include county procurement offices, school districts, regional health coalitions, and state purchasing divisions. The scope of work encompasses fresh-fruit and vegetable supply; bulk food procurement for National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs; concession food service at regional parks; and miscellaneous kitchen supplies and non-food operational items. Vendors typically compete on pricing, delivery logistics, compliance with food-safety and USDA standards, and adherence to domestic-sourcing preferences where applicable.

Recent activity spans multiple states and issuing bodies with no single dominant jurisdiction. Collier County, Florida posted an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 (response due March 6, 2025) for food services at North Collier Regional Park, emphasizing menu variety, food-safety compliance, and local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points. Marion Health Care Coalition posted produce proposals on August 7, 2026 (due August 21, 2026) covering fresh fruits and vegetables for the 2026-2027 period. Early County Board of Education, Georgia released line-by-line food bids on May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) for over 300 food items and 60 non-food supplies supporting school meal programs, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and USDA compliance. The State of Georgia posted a broader food, supplies, and kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026). This code shows active procurement across county, school-district, regional-healthcare, and state-level issuing bodies in the Southeast, though the mismatch between the code's nominal scope (specialty non-GMO nasturtium) and the actual work being bought (institutional and concession food service) suggests potential taxonomy misclassification in underlying opportunity records.