UNSPSC 50583505: Non GMO grumolo verde endives

The variety of Non GMO endives known as Non GMO grumolo verde 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 50583505 Non GMO grumolo verde endives is a Commodity code with minimal recent state and local procurement activity directly aligned to this specific produce item. The code name references a specialized Italian chicory variety (grumolo verde endive), yet the recent solicitations in the dataset span broad fresh produce categories for school nutrition programs, state food service operations, and farm-to-school initiatives—none explicitly mentioning grumolo verde endives or other specialty endive varieties. School districts and state agencies are actively procuring fresh produce, but the opportunities posted between February and June 2026 request conventional commodity produce such as apples, bananas, carrots, broccoli, leafy greens, citrus fruits, and berries rather than niche European chicory products.

The issuing bodies pursuing fresh produce contracts include Georgia school districts (Bulloch County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham County, Glynn County, Early County, Douglas County through the GEC Buying Cooperative), Texas school districts (McAllen ISD, Austin ISD, Northside ISD in San Antonio), Hillsborough County Public Schools in Florida, the State of Georgia, Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri, and Missouri and Georgia state procurement offices. Representative recent solicitations include the Early County Board of Education (RFQ for 300+ food items including produce, due June 8, 2026), Northside ISD (RFP 2026-048 for fresh produce under USDA Child Nutrition Reimbursable standards, due May 7, 2026), and the State of Georgia (IFB #4 2027-2026 for fresh produce, due May 27, 2026). Most active procurement is concentrated in Georgia and Texas, with secondary activity in Florida and Missouri. The mismatch between the code's specific focus on non-GMO grumolo verde endives and the broad commodity produce being solicited suggests this code does not accurately reflect current state and local demand; vendors specializing in specialty European chicory varieties would find limited purchasing opportunity under this code's recent activity.