UNSPSC 50583604: Non GMO perfection fennel

The variety of Non GMO fennel known as Non GMO perfection 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 50583604 Non GMO perfection fennel, a Commodity code, covers fresh produce items — specifically fennel and allied fresh fruits and vegetables — that state and local governments procure for food service operations, school nutrition programs, healthcare facilities, and park concessions. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing fennel and other fresh produce as line-item components within broader food-service contracts rather than as standalone commodity buys. School districts, county parks and recreation departments, healthcare coalitions, and state purchasing offices are the primary issuing bodies, with particular activity among school nutrition programs operating under federal child-nutrition requirements (National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program) that emphasize domestic sourcing, whole-grain and fresh-produce compliance, and low-sodium or additive-free options. The code sees use across multiple issuing-body types — independent school districts, county governments, healthcare organizations, and state departments — though the recent-opportunities block shows no repeat buyers under this specific code.

Recent activity spans Georgia, Florida, and other states with active K-12 nutrition procurement. Early County Board of Education issued a line-by-line food bid (IFB, due June 8, 2026) covering approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits delivered to three schools under National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program requirements, with domestic sourcing preferences and no added sugars or artificial additives specified. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited fresh fruits and vegetables proposals (RFQ, due August 21, 2026) for 2026-2027 operations with quality standards and delivery timelines. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN, due March 6, 2025) for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including produce-based concession operations across multiple venues. The State of Georgia requested bids on food, supplies, and other kitchen products (IFB, due June 22, 2026) with detailed scope in an attached 12 MB document. Pricing in school-lunch contexts remains firm for 15 days post-award with escalation permitted only on a six-month basis supported by USDA or CPI data; price increases exceeding 3% allow districts to source provisionally elsewhere.