UNSPSC 50583408: Non GMO indian eggplants

The variety of Non GMO eggplants known as Non GMO indian 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 50583408 Non GMO Indian eggplants is a Commodity code that describes a single fresh produce item — eggplants grown without genetic modification — but the recent state and local opportunities posted under this code show limited direct relevance. The source records reflect broad fresh produce and grocery procurement across school districts and state agencies, with the majority of solicitations covering comprehensive produce portfolios (apples, bananas, peppers, broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, leafy greens, citrus, and dozens of other items) rather than eggplants as a line item. School districts dominate the issuing bodies, including Early County Board of Education (Georgia), Northside Independent School District (Texas), Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida), Bulloch County School District (Georgia), Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri), Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia), Muscogee County School District (Georgia), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), Glynn County Board of Education (Georgia), McAllen Independent School District (Texas), Austin Independent School District (Texas), and Douglas County School System (Georgia), alongside state procurement offices in Georgia. The work being solicited includes fresh produce supply contracts for child nutrition programs, school breakfast and lunch services, and the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, with vendors required to deliver weekly or bi-weekly to school sites, maintain HACCP plans, comply with Buy American provisions, and provide USDA-compliant products. Geographic concentration is heaviest in Georgia and Texas, with secondary activity in Florida and Missouri.

Recent opportunities include the Early County Board of Education RFQ issued May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) for 300+ food items spanning meats, dairy, vegetables, fruits, and grains; Northside Independent School District RFP 2026-048 (due May 7, 2026) for fresh produce delivery to 117 campuses across San Antonio with pricing pegged to USDA Specialty Crops Terminal Markets; Hillsborough County Public Schools RFP 26039RFPDST (due March 11, 2026, posted April 13, 2026) for specialty fruits and vegetables under the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program to 18 elementary schools with a $600,000 estimated annual budget; and Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 (due March 4, 2026) through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 school districts across Georgia with approximately $5.5 million estimated annual spending. Eggplants do not appear as a named line item in the solicitation summaries reviewed, suggesting the code may have been applied as a catch-all for broader produce categories or that eggplants are not a significant procurement focus in current school nutrition and state procurement activity.