UNSPSC 50583411: Non GMO long purple eggplants

The variety of Non GMO eggplants known as Non GMO long purple 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 50583411 Non GMO long purple eggplants is a Commodity code capturing fresh produce items — specifically non-GMO eggplants — procured by state and local food-service operations. State and local governments buy under this code primarily through school districts, county parks and recreation departments, healthcare coalitions, and state procurement offices sourcing fresh fruits and vegetables for cafeterias, food-service concessions, and institutional meal programs. The scope reflects line-by-line produce bidding aligned with USDA nutrition standards, food-safety compliance, and delivery schedules tied to institutional operating calendars. Issuing bodies across the recent opportunities include Early County Board of Education (Georgia), Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida), Marion Health Care Coalition, and the State of Georgia — a mix dominated by school districts and county-level food-service procurement with one healthcare provider and one statewide procurement.

Recent activity spans Georgia, Florida, and broader state-level solicitation. Early County Board of Education issued an IFB on May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) for 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools, emphasizing domestic sourcing, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives. The State of Georgia posted a broader food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026). Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 (due March 6, 2025) for food services at North Collier Regional Park including concession facilities, with a 10-point local-vendor preference. Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce proposals due August 21, 2026. School districts represent the largest and most frequent buyers under this code, with firm contract terms, USDA compliance requirements, and multi-month delivery windows.