UNSPSC 50583500: Non GMO endives

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO endives. 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 50583500 Non GMO endives is a Class code that does not align with actual state and local procurement activity. The code nominally designates a specific produce variety, yet the most recent state and local opportunities soliciting under this code request broad fresh produce procurement—fruits, vegetables, eggs, and ancillary food service items—rather than endives specifically or non-GMO certification as a distinguishing requirement.

State and local school nutrition programs and a small number of state purchasing offices are the primary issuing bodies conducting procurements tagged to this code. School districts dominate the activity, including Early County Board of Education (Georgia), Northside Independent School District (Texas), Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida), Bulloch County School District (Georgia), Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri), 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), and Douglas County School System (Georgia serving a multi-district cooperative). The State of Georgia has issued multiple solicitations for fresh produce and food supplies. Geographic activity concentrates heavily in Georgia and Texas, with secondary activity in Florida and Missouri. Representative recent opportunities include Early County Board of Education's RFQ for line-by-line food and produce bids due June 8, 2026 (contract July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027); Northside Independent School District's RFP 2026-048 for fresh produce due May 7, 2026 (contract July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027); Hillsborough County Public Schools' RFP for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program delivery to 18 elementary schools due March 11, 2026 (contract September 1, 2026–May 1, 2027, estimated annual budget $600,000); Bulloch County School District's IFP for locally grown produce (within 200 miles) due May 4, 2026 (contract July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027); and Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for 30 districts due March 4, 2026 (estimated $4.4 million Area One, $1.1 million Area Two, contract July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027). These solicitations emphasize USDA compliance, HACCP certification, Buy American provisions, domestic sourcing preferences, food safety traceability, liability insurance ($500,000 to $2,000,000 general liability), and weekly or twice-weekly delivery to multiple school sites Monday through Friday during school hours.