UNSPSC 50583407: Non GMO florida market eggplants

The variety of Non GMO eggplants known as Non GMO florida market 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 50583407 Non GMO florida market eggplants is a Commodity code covering fresh produce procurement by state and local agencies, though recent opportunities solicited under this code show broader scope than the code name suggests — state and local governments are buying general fresh produce, food service supplies, and kitchen products rather than eggplants specifically. Issuing bodies include county parks and recreation divisions, school districts, state food-service procurement offices, and regional healthcare coalitions. The work involves soliciting qualified produce and food vendors to supply fresh fruits, vegetables, and related items on regular and seasonal delivery schedules, with emphasis on compliance with health and food-safety regulations, USDA standards, and Buy American provisions where applicable. Early County Board of Education solicited line-by-line bids for approximately 300 food items including vegetables and fruits as part of the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, while Collier County Procurement Services sought qualified food vendors to provide diverse, high-quality food and beverage options (including fresh produce) across multiple park concession venues. The Commodity code sees activity from county governments, school districts, state agencies, and special-purpose health coalitions.

Recent opportunities span Florida, Georgia, and Marion County jurisdictions. The Early County Board of Education (Georgia) released an IFB for food products including fresh vegetables and fruits due June 8, 2026, with contract performance July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and potential renewal, emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain and low-sodium options, and no added sugars or artificial additives. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park with proposals due March 6, 2025, requiring vendors to provide diverse fresh food and beverage options across multiple venues under a three-year contract with two one-year renewal options and a 10-point local-vendor preference for Collier or Lee County-based businesses. Marion Health Care Coalition (MHCC) solicited proposals from produce vendors for 2026-2027 with a due date of August 21, 2026. The State of Georgia released an IFB on May 15, 2026 for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with bids due June 22, 2026.