UNSPSC 50583418: Non GMO thai eggplants

The variety of Non GMO eggplants known as Non GMO thai 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 50583418 Non GMO Thai eggplants is a Commodity code. State and local governments do not appear to be procuring Thai eggplants specifically under this code—the recent opportunities reflect institutional food service purchasing (primarily school districts) for mainstream produce categories including apples, bananas, carrots, broccoli, bell peppers, tomatoes, berries, leafy greens, potatoes, citrus fruits, and prepared or pre-cut produce items. The code shows no recent solicitations naming eggplants of any variety, let alone non-GMO Thai eggplants as a line item.

School districts dominate activity across the recent posting block: Northside Independent School District (San Antonio, Texas), Early County Board of Education (Georgia), Hillsborough County Public Schools (Tampa, Florida), Bulloch County School District (Georgia), Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia), Muscogee County School District (Georgia), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), Glynn County Board of Education (Georgia), McAllen Independent School District (Texas), Austin Independent School District (Texas), Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri), and Douglas County School System (Georgia serving 30 districts across two areas). The State of Georgia also appears as a direct buyer seeking fresh produce and general food supplies. Most solicitations are issued as RFP or IFB for USDA Child Nutrition Program compliance, with delivery schedules Monday–Friday during school hours, firm pricing for 12-month terms, HACCP certification and food safety documentation requirements, Buy American provisions, and line-item bid awards permitting multiple vendor awards. Georgia school districts represent the densest cluster of recent activity (March–May 2026), followed by Texas districts. Pricing is indexed to USDA terminal market reports or Urner Barry where applicable; annual estimated spend ranges disclosed include approximately $4.4 million for one multistate cooperative produce procurement and $600,000 for a specialized USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program at one Florida district. This code does not appear to align with the actual commodity being purchased under these solicitations and warrants skip or close watch status pending evidence of specific Thai eggplant demand in state and local food service contracting.