UNSPSC 50583417: Non GMO sicilian eggplants

The variety of Non GMO eggplants known as Non GMO sicilian 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 50583417 Non GMO sicilian eggplants is a Commodity code that captures fresh produce procurement by state and local governments, though recent opportunities show the code tags a broader range of food-service solicitations than its nominal scope suggests. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code include county governments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), school districts (Early County Board of Education), state agencies (State of Georgia), and health-care coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). The work being solicited ranges from narrow produce-supply contracts to large food-service operations spanning fresh vegetables, fruits, proteins, dairy, and prepared foods for school lunch programs, municipal parks, and institutional food service. Vendors must meet food-safety compliance, delivery schedules, quality standards, and pricing requirements; school districts emphasize domestic sourcing preferences, whole-grain and low-sodium options, and products without added sugars or artificial additives. Contracts typically run one to three years with renewal options and require liability insurance, E-Verify verification, and HACCP plan compliance.

Recent activity spans multiple states and issuing bodies. The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026 (Solicitation PE55645NONST2026000000009). Early County Board of Education in Georgia issued a line-by-line food bid for National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program items due June 8, 2026, covering 300+ food items and approximately 60 non-food supplies across three schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with options to extend and renew. Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce-supply request due August 21, 2026 for fresh fruits and vegetables for the 2026-2027 contract period. Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Florida solicited food-service proposals via Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for North Collier Regional Park concessions and the Sun N Fun Water Park due March 6, 2025, with a 10-point local-vendor preference for vendors meeting Collier or Lee County residency criteria; the three-year contract includes two one-year renewal options. Geographic activity centers on Georgia and Florida with supporting activity from health-care and municipal procurement bodies.