UNSPSC 50584000: Non GMO herbs

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO herbs. 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 50584000 Non GMO herbs, a Class code, encompasses fresh produce procurement by state and local government entities, including herbs, fruits, vegetables, and related food-service items for parks, schools, healthcare facilities, and state agencies. State and local governments use this code to solicit food vendors for operational needs ranging from concession services at regional parks to school nutrition programs and healthcare coalition food delivery. The issuing bodies span county parks and recreation divisions, independent school districts, state departments, and healthcare coalitions, with school districts and county government representing the primary buyer categories in recent activity.

Recent opportunities appear across Florida, Georgia, and wider state and local jurisdictions. The Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for food and beverage services at North Collier Regional Park and Sun N Fun Water Park, due March 6, 2025, with a 10-point local-vendor preference and evaluation criteria emphasizing menu variety, food-safety compliance, and operational capacity; Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued a line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026 covering 300+ food items including meats, dairy, vegetables, fruits, and grains for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain compliance, and low-sodium formulations; Marion Health Care Coalition (Florida) requested produce proposals due August 21, 2026 for fresh fruits and vegetables delivery; and the State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and kitchen-products bid due June 22, 2026. Buy American provisions, HACCP compliance, food-safety certifications, and liability insurance requirements appear consistently across school and government solicitations.