UNSPSC 50583810: Non GMO tinda gourds

The variety of Non GMO gourds known as Non GMO tinda gourds. 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 50583810 Non GMO tinda gourds is a Commodity code that in practice covers fresh produce procurement by state and local food service operations, including school districts, county parks and recreation departments, healthcare coalitions, and state agencies. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers sourcing fresh fruits and vegetables, including specialized produce items, through competitive bidding and negotiation processes. Issuing bodies span school districts managing National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program contracts, county government parks and recreation divisions operating concession facilities, healthcare coalitions supporting institutional food service, and state procurement offices. The work involves vendor qualification on food safety compliance, product freshness and quality standards, delivery logistics and temperature control, pricing transparency, and adherence to Buy American and domestic sourcing preferences where applicable.

Recent activity appears across Georgia and Florida. The Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB on May 11, 2026, due June 8, 2026, for approximately 300 food items and 60 non-food and paper supplies across three schools, emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and USDA compliance, with contract term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and renewal options. The State of Georgia solicited bids on May 15, 2026, due June 22, 2026, for food, supplies, and other kitchen products (details in attached specifications). Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026, due March 6, 2025, for food services at North Collier Regional Park, awarding 10 evaluation points for local-vendor preference and emphasizing menu variety, food safety compliance, and competitive pricing. Marion Health Care Coalition (Florida) sought produce vendor proposals posted August 7, 2026, due August 21, 2026, for the 2026-2027 contract period, covering fresh fruits and vegetables delivery with quality and freshness guarantees.