UNSPSC 50583403: Non GMO black enorma eggplants

The variety of Non GMO eggplants known as Non GMO bambino 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 50583403 Non GMO black enorma eggplants is a Commodity code that captures fresh produce procurement by state and local government entities, particularly school districts, county recreation departments, and health care coalitions. Recent opportunities show state and local buyers purchasing produce through a mix of competitive bidding and negotiated procurement — schools procuring vegetables as part of broader National School Lunch Program food service contracts, county parks departments sourcing produce for concession operations, and regional health coalitions requesting fresh fruit and vegetable delivery on multi-year agreements. The work involves meeting specified quality standards, delivery timelines, volume commitments, and in school settings, compliance with USDA nutrition rules, Buy American sourcing preferences, and HACCP food-safety protocols.

Issuing bodies include school districts (notably Early County Board of Education in Georgia), county governments (Collier County in Florida), state procurement offices (State of Georgia), and specialized health service coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). Recent activity concentrates in the Southeast, with documented opportunities in Georgia and Florida. Representative recent solicitations include Early County Board of Education issuing line-by-line IFB for approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for the 2026–2027 school year with bids due June 8, 2026; Collier County Board of County Commissioners issuing an Invitation to Negotiate for food vendor services at North Collier Regional Park with proposals due March 6, 2025; the State of Georgia posting a competitive bid for food, supplies, and kitchen products due June 22, 2026; and Marion Health Care Coalition seeking produce vendor proposals for the 2026–2027 contract period with responses due August 21, 2026.