UNSPSC 50583409: Non GMO italian eggplants

The variety of Non GMO eggplants known as Non GMO italian 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 50583409 Non GMO Italian eggplants is a Commodity code that captures fresh produce procurement by state and local governments, though recent opportunities tagged to this code show limited specificity to Italian eggplants alone. State and local issuing bodies—school districts, county parks and recreation divisions, and state agencies—source fresh vegetables and fruits through this code as components of broader food-service and institutional-dining contracts. School districts represent the largest segment, procuring fresh produce to support National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program operations across multiple campuses. County parks and recreation divisions source produce for concession and food-service operations at regional facilities. State-level procurement also occurs, with general food and kitchen products solicitations capturing produce within larger commodity baskets. The work involves vendor qualification around freshness standards, delivery schedules, volume commitments, food-safety compliance, and seasonal pricing adjustments.

Recent activity shows issuing bodies in Georgia and Florida (Collier County Parks and Recreation, Marion Health Care Coalition, Early County Board of Education, and the State of Georgia). Early County Board of Education issued a line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026 encompassing approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, with contract term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and options to extend. The State of Georgia requested bids on food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals due August 21, 2026 for the 2026-2027 contract period covering fresh fruits and vegetables with delivery and quality-standard requirements. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park with a response deadline of March 6, 2025, structured as a three-year concession agreement with local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points for vendors meeting Collier or Lee County permanent business address criteria.