UNSPSC 50584012: Non GMO lemon grass

The variety of Non GMO herbs known as Non GMO lemon gras Non GMOs. 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 50584012 Non GMO lemon grass, a Commodity code, captures produce ingredients and specialty food items that state and local governments procure for food service operations — kitchens, school meal programs, park concessions, and healthcare food services. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers sourcing fresh fruits, vegetables, and food products as components of broader food-service or meal-program contracts rather than as standalone specialty items. The issuing bodies span county governments (Collier County Parks and Recreation), school districts (Early County Board of Education), state purchasing (State of Georgia), and healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). Produce and food sourcing is distributed across multiple jurisdiction types, with school districts and counties driving the most visible recent activity.

Geographic activity appears concentrated in the Southeast, with recent solicitations from Georgia, Florida (Collier County), and implied activity in Marion County. The Early County Board of Education ITB posted June 8, 2026 requested line-by-line bids for approximately 300 food items including vegetables and fruits to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools, with deliveries required Monday through Friday and domestic sourcing preferences emphasized. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) with response due March 6, 2025 for food and beverage services at North Collier Regional Park, where concession vendors must provide diverse menu options including fresh produce and comply with all food-safety regulations. The State of Georgia issued a bid for food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026, and Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce proposals due August 21, 2026 for the 2026-2027 contract period covering fresh fruits and vegetables with quality standards and delivery timelines specified.