UNSPSC 50583414: Non GMO ova eggplants

The variety of Non GMO eggplants known as Non GMO ova 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 50583414 Non GMO ova eggplants is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh produce — specifically eggplants and related vegetable items — procured by state and local food service operations. Recent solicitations show the code applied to diverse food-service contexts: county parks concession operations, healthcare facility food programs, state institutional food procurement, and school district lunch programs. The scope of work reflects operational food purchasing rather than specialty agricultural products, with vendors expected to meet food-safety compliance, delivery schedules, volume commitments, and pricing transparency. State and local issuing bodies under this code include county government procurement offices (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), state education and institutional buyers (State of Georgia), and independent school districts (Early County Board of Education). Vendors must navigate multiple regulatory overlays — USDA standards for school lunch programs, health department food-safety rules, Buy American provisions where applicable, and local-vendor preferences in some jurisdictions.

Recent activity spans Florida, Georgia, and multi-state institutional procurement. Collier County Board of County Commissioners posted an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) on October 8, 2026 (response due March 6, 2025) for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including concession operations across multiple venues, with evaluation weighted toward menu variety, food-safety compliance, and a local-vendor preference worth 10 points for Collier or Lee County–based businesses. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals due August 21, 2026 covering fresh fruits and vegetables for the 2026–2027 contract period. The State of Georgia issued a bid on May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026) for food supplies and kitchen products across state institutional operations. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) posted line-by-line bids due June 8, 2026 for approximately 300+ food items supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain compliance, low-sodium options, and firm pricing with escalation tied to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or Consumer Price Index benchmarks. All contracts reflect operational food service at scale, with vendors bearing delivery logistics, regulatory compliance, and ongoing inventory management.