UNSPSC 50584006: Non GMO cilantro

The variety of Non GMO herbs known as Non GMO cilantro. 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 50584006 Non GMO cilantro is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure fresh produce — specifically cilantro and related fresh vegetables and fruits — for food service operations across parks, schools, healthcare facilities, and regional institutions. Recent solicitations show that this code covers both standalone produce procurement (cilantro, leafy greens, and other fresh vegetables) and inclusion within broader food-service supply contracts that bundle produce with meats, dairy, grains, and non-food kitchen items. The work ranges from single-vendor supply agreements for specific produce items to multi-line food procurement supporting school breakfast and lunch programs, concession operations at regional parks, and healthcare coalition food services. Issuing bodies include county governments (Collier County Parks and Recreation), independent school districts (Early County Board of Education), state departments (Georgia), and healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), reflecting the code's application across diverse institutional food-service contexts.

Recent activity appears in Georgia and Florida, with the most granular procurement detail coming from the Early County Board of Education's June 8, 2026 IFB for food and non-food products supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools; that solicitation explicitly names vegetables and fruits among approximately 300 food line items and emphasizes domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives. Collier County's March 6, 2025 ITN for North Collier Regional Park food services (posted October 8, 2026) requires diverse, high-quality food and beverage options across multiple venues, with evaluation criteria favoring menu variety and operational capability. Marion Health Care Coalition's August 21, 2026 RFQ for produce covers fresh fruits and vegetables with quality standards and delivery timelines specified in contract documents, while the State of Georgia's June 22, 2026 IFB for food, supplies, and other kitchen products encompasses a broader scope detailed in attached specifications. A local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points applies in Collier County for vendors meeting Collier or Lee County residency criteria.