UNSPSC 50583316: Non GMO marketmore cucumbers

The variety of Non GMO cucumbers known as Non GMO marketmore cucumbers. 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 50583316 Non GMO marketmore cucumbers, a Commodity code, covers fresh vegetable procurement by state and local governments, primarily for food service operations at parks, schools, and institutional healthcare facilities. State and local buyers under this code solicit fresh produce — including cucumbers and other vegetables — as part of broader food-service contracts that emphasize quality, food safety compliance, seasonal availability, and domestic sourcing. The issuing bodies include county parks departments, school districts operating National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, state procurement offices, and healthcare coalitions. Evaluation criteria often weight menu variety, vendor qualifications, food-safety compliance, and local-vendor preferences alongside cost.

Recent solicitation activity spans Florida, Georgia, and multi-state procurement. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an ITN in October 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park, with a March 6, 2025 response deadline (note: deadline date appears inconsistent with posting date), requiring vendors to provide diverse food and beverage options including fresh produce across multiple park venues; the contract applies a 10-point local-vendor preference and emphasizes food-safety compliance and competitive pricing over a three-year term. Early County Board of Education in Georgia posted an IFB in May 2026 (due June 8, 2026) for line-by-line food bids covering approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for school lunch and breakfast programs across three schools, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals in August 2026 for the 2026-2027 period, requiring vendors to meet quality standards, delivery timelines, and volume requirements with food-safety compliance and freshness guarantees. The State of Georgia posted a bid in May 2026 for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with a June 22, 2026 response date.