UNSPSC 50583406: Non GMO filipino eggplants

The variety of Non GMO eggplants known as Non GMO filipino 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 50583406 Non GMO Filipino eggplants is a Commodity code covering produce items procured by state and local jurisdictions for food service operations. State and local governments buy under this code primarily fresh vegetables and fruits for institutional food service — school nutrition programs, park concessions, healthcare facility meals, and regional food coalitions. The scope encompasses produce meeting specified quality, delivery, and food-safety standards, often with preferences for domestic sourcing, seasonal availability adjustments, and compliance with nutrition or procurement regulations such as USDA whole-grain and low-sodium requirements or Buy American provisions.

Recent solicitation activity spans school districts, county park authorities, state procurement offices, and healthcare coalitions across multiple states. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued a line-by-line IFB in May 2026 for approximately 300 food items including vegetables and fruits to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with bids due June 8, 2026; the State of Georgia posted a general food-supplies and kitchen-products IFB in May 2026 with bids due June 22, 2026. Marion Health Care Coalition (Florida) sought produce-vendor proposals in August 2026 for the 2026-2027 period with proposals due August 21, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate in October 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including concession operations across multiple venues, with proposals due March 6, 2025 (note: date appears inconsistent with posting date). Issuing bodies include school districts, state departments, county park and recreation divisions, and healthcare coalitions. Geographic activity centers on Georgia and Florida, with broader multi-state activity implied by the Georgia state-level procurement.