UNSPSC 50583605: Non GMO sirio fennel

The variety of Non GMO fennel known as Non GMO sirio 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 50583605 Non GMO Sirio Fennel, a Commodity code, encompasses specialty produce items procured by state and local jurisdictions for food service operations, institutional dining, parks and recreation concessions, and school meal programs. Recent state and local solicitations under this code span fresh produce provision, food service supply contracting, and meal-program sourcing. Issuing bodies include county parks and recreation departments, school districts, state departments of education and general services, and regional health care coalitions. The work involves sourcing and delivering fresh fruits and vegetables to meet operational specifications, food safety compliance, seasonal availability, quality standards, and competitive pricing. Vendors must typically comply with domestic sourcing preferences where applicable, USDA nutrition standards (particularly for school nutrition programs), HACCP or equivalent food-safety protocols, product freshness guarantees, and delivery timelines to multiple venues or schools.

Recent activity appears concentrated in Georgia and Florida. The Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued a line-by-line bid on May 11, 2026 for 300+ food items across three schools, with bids due June 8, 2026, emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, with a contract term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and renewal options. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) solicited food services via Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 for concessions at North Collier Regional Park, with proposals due March 6, 2025, requiring menu variety and operational planning evaluated against food safety compliance and local-vendor preference criteria. The State of Georgia requested bids on food, supplies, and other kitchen products on May 15, 2026, with response due June 22, 2026. Marion Health Care Coalition issued a produce proposal solicitation on August 7, 2026 with proposals due August 21, 2026 for the 2026-2027 contract period.