UNSPSC 50583602: Non GMO fino fennel

The variety of Non GMO fennel known as Non GMO fino fennel. 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 50583602 Non GMO fino fennel is a Commodity code that sits at the lowest tier of the taxonomy. State and local governments procure fresh fennel under this code primarily through school nutrition programs and institutional food service operations that support child nutrition initiatives, though fennel appears rarely in the recent solicitation record and is typically bundled within broader fresh produce categories rather than solicited as a standalone line item.

The code sees activity from school districts across Georgia, Texas, Missouri, and Florida, where nutrition departments source fresh vegetables for National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program compliance. Recent opportunities demonstrate that fennel, when solicited, is part of comprehensive produce line-item bids that enumerate 60 to 72+ produce items spanning fruits, vegetables, and eggs. Representative recent solicitations include the Glynn County Board of Education IFB 27-02 (due April 14, 2026) for fresh produce to 16 school locations in Georgia, the Muscogee County School District ITB 26-017 (due April 27, 2026) for 60 produce line items, the Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 (due March 4, 2026) for fresh produce and eggs across 30 school districts in Georgia with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for one geographic area, and the Austin Independent School District RFP 26RFP034 (due March 11, 2026) for fresh produce and beverages across all district food service locations. School districts consistently require USDA compliance, HACCP certification, Buy American provisions prioritizing domestic agricultural products, firm fixed pricing, and weekly or twice-weekly delivery to multiple school sites during operating hours; vendors must carry general liability insurance and demonstrate three to five years of produce distribution experience. No incumbent vendors are identified across recent opportunities, and no set-asides are specified, indicating open competition. The code shows modest activity relative to broader commodity procurement; fennel specifically does not appear in detailed line-item specifications from the sources reviewed, suggesting it is either sourced under vendor discretion within general vegetable categories or requested infrequently by individual districts.