UNSPSC 50583400: Non GMO eggplants

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO eggplants. 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 50583400 Non GMO eggplants is a Class code that spans fresh produce procurement by state and local jurisdictions, though the recent opportunities block shows limited direct sourcing of eggplants specifically. State and local governments use this code when procuring fresh vegetables—particularly eggplants meeting non-GMO specifications—for food service operations across parks, schools, healthcare facilities, and state institutional kitchens. The issuing bodies soliciting under this family include county parks and recreation divisions (concession and food-service operations), school districts (National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program compliance), state procurement offices, and healthcare coalitions. Recent opportunities reveal that jurisdictions emphasize compliance with food safety regulations, domestic sourcing preferences, freshness guarantees, and delivery scheduling tied to operational demand; some buyers specify whole-grain and low-sodium product formulations or non-GMO sourcing as explicit requirements.

Recent activity spans multiple states and buyer types. The Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division posted an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) on October 8, 2026 (due March 6, 2025) for food services at North Collier Regional Park, which includes concession vegetables among diverse food and beverage options; a 10-point local-vendor preference applies to vendors meeting Collier or Lee County residency criteria. Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce proposals RFQ on August 7, 2026 (due August 21, 2026) covering fresh fruits and vegetables for the 2026–2027 contract period. The State of Georgia issued an IFB on May 15, 2026 for food, supplies, and other kitchen products (due June 22, 2026), and the Early County Board of Education posted line-by-line food bids on May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) for approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits under National School Lunch Program specifications. Early County's solicitation emphasizes domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, with pricing firm for 15 days from award and escalation requests considered on a six-month basis using USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or Consumer Price Index data.