UNSPSC 50583420: Non GMO white eggplants

The variety of Non GMO eggplants known as Non GMO white 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 50583420 Non GMO white eggplants is a Commodity code that does not reflect the actual scope of state and local procurement activity under this classification. Recent solicitations posted under this code are overwhelmingly for broad fresh produce procurement to support school nutrition programs, not specifically for non-GMO white eggplants or any single produce variety. State and local governments buying under this code procure comprehensive fresh produce line items—apples, bananas, peppers, broccoli, carrots, leafy greens, tomatoes, citrus, eggs, berries, and dozens of other staples—for daily delivery to school cafeterias, typically on weekly or bi-weekly schedules with firm pricing and strict food-safety compliance (HACCP, Buy American, traceability, recall procedures). The issuing bodies are predominantly independent school districts and county school systems across the Southeast, Midwest, and Texas, with some state procurement for general food operations. These districts serve 6,000 to 83,000 students and range from rural counties to major urban systems.

Recent opportunities span Georgia (Bulloch County Schools, Douglas County Schools, Glynn County Schools, Liberty County Schools, Muscogee County Schools, Savannah-Chatham County Schools, Early County Schools), Texas (Northside Independent School District in San Antonio, McAllen Independent School District, Austin Independent School District), Florida (Hillsborough County Public Schools), Missouri (Rockwood R-VI School District), and state-level procurement in Georgia. Representative solicitations include the Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 (due March 4, 2026) for fresh produce and eggs across 30 districts with estimated spending of $5.5 million annually; Northside Independent School District RFP 2026-048 (due May 7, 2026) for fresh produce delivery to 127 schools with evaluation weighted 35% on price and 25% on extent of goods meeting needs; Bulloch County Schools RFP for locally grown produce within 200 miles (due May 4, 2026); and Hillsborough County Public Schools cost-plus fixed-fee contract for specialty fruits and vegetables in the federally funded Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (due March 11, 2026, with estimated annual budget of $600,000). All recent procurements emphasize domestic sourcing preferences, USDA compliance, firm pricing for 12-month terms, and multi-year renewal options. The code shows substantial recent activity but limited specificity to non-GMO white eggplants as a distinct commodity line.