UNSPSC 50583415: Non GMO pea eggplants

The variety of Non GMO eggplants known as Non GMO pea 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 50583415 Non GMO pea eggplants is a Commodity code covering specialty produce items procured by state and local governments for food service operations. The recent opportunities under this code show state and local buyers soliciting fresh produce and food supplies for institutional food service, including regional parks, school districts, healthcare coalitions, and state procurement vehicles. The actual buying spans fresh fruits and vegetables meeting food safety and quality standards, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, specialty items like non-GMO variants, and compliance with USDA nutrition regulations in school lunch settings. Issuing bodies include county parks and recreation departments, independent school districts, state procurement offices, and healthcare facility networks — a mix of general-purpose local governments and special-purpose districts focused on food service delivery across multiple venues.

Recent activity shows geographic spread across the Southeast and national state systems. Collier County, Florida issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for food services at North Collier Regional Park with a March 6, 2025 response date, emphasizing vendor qualifications, menu variety, and local-vendor preference worth 10 points. Marion Health Care Coalition (MHCC) solicited produce proposals due August 21, 2026 for the 2026-2027 contract period. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) requested line-by-line bids for 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with bids due June 8, 2026 and emphasis on domestic sourcing, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars. The State of Georgia issued a bid for food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026. School districts and county food service operations dominate recent solicitation volume, with multi-year contract terms (typically one to three years with renewal options) and pricing firm for 15 days to six months post-award with escalation provisions tied to USDA or CPI indices.