UNSPSC 50583512: Non GMO sugarhat endives

The variety of Non GMO endives known as Non GMO sugarhat 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 50583512 Non GMO sugarhat endives is a Commodity code representing fresh produce items that state and local governments procure for food service operations across multiple institutional settings. The recent solicitations under this code show state and local buyers acquiring fresh vegetables and fruits for school nutrition programs, county park concessions, health care coalition meal service, and state food procurement operations. The work spans produce sourcing, delivery logistics, quality and food-safety compliance, and seasonal pricing adjustments. Issuing bodies include school districts (Early County Board of Education), county governments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), state departments (Georgia), and specialized health care coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). The code reflects a mix of institutional food service venues rather than retail or wholesale distribution.

Recent activity is concentrated in the South, with Georgia and Florida (Collier and Marion counties) posting solicitations in the past six months. Early County Board of Education issued an IFB for line-by-line bids covering approximately 300 food items including vegetables and fruits, with questions due May 29, 2026 and bids due June 8, 2026, under a July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 contract term with Buy American provisions and HACCP compliance required. Collier County Board of County Commissioners posted an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for food services at North Collier Regional Park with proposals due March 6, 2025 (note: date appears inconsistent with October 8, 2026 posting date), requiring diverse food and beverage options and 10-evaluation-point local-vendor preference for businesses meeting Collier or Lee County residency and address criteria. Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce proposals due August 21, 2026, and Georgia posted a statewide food, supplies, and kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026. School districts and county park systems emerge as steady institutional buyers, with contract terms typically spanning one school or fiscal year with renewal options tied to performance and pricing compliance.