UNSPSC 50583600: Non GMO fennels

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO fennels. 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 50583600 Non GMO fennels is a Class code covering produce items purchased by state and local public bodies for food service operations. Recent solicitations show the code is being applied to broader produce procurement — fresh fruits and vegetables for institutional food service — rather than fennels specifically. State and local buyers under this code include county parks departments, healthcare coalitions, state procurement offices, and school districts operating food service programs. The scope of work ranges from concession food service at recreational facilities to produce supply for school lunch programs and institutional meal preparation. Collier County Parks and Recreation is sourcing diverse fresh produce for concession operations across multiple venues; Marion Health Care Coalition and Early County Schools are procuring produce as part of larger food and supplies contracts supporting meal programs.

Recent activity spans Florida, Georgia, and other states where school districts and county agencies manage institutional food service. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park with a response deadline of March 6, 2025, requiring vendors to provide high-quality fresh food and beverage options across concession facilities, parks, and tournament venues under a three-year contract with two one-year renewal options and a 10-point local-vendor preference. Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line food bid on May 11, 2026 due June 8, 2026 for 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits to support National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs across three schools, emphasizing domestic sourcing and whole-grain products with firm pricing for 15 days post-award and potential escalation adjustments on a six-month basis. Marion Health Care Coalition requested produce proposals due August 21, 2026 for the 2026–2027 contract period, and the State of Georgia posted a food supplies procurement on May 15, 2026 due June 22, 2026.