UNSPSC 50584016: Non GMO papalo

The variety of Non GMO herbs known as Non GMO papalo. 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 50584016 Non GMO papalo is a Commodity code that covers fresh produce sourcing for state and local food service operations. Recent solicitations show state and local governments buying produce — including fresh fruits, vegetables, and specialty items like papalo — for school lunch and breakfast programs, county parks and recreation concessions, regional health-care coalitions, and state food-service operations. The work involves meeting food-safety standards, delivery schedules, volume commitments, and compliance with sourcing preferences such as domestic sourcing and whole-grain or low-sodium formulations. Issuing bodies include school districts (Early County Board of Education), county procurement offices (Collier County), state procurement agencies (State of Georgia), and regional health-care organizations (Marion Health Care Coalition). Vendors typically must carry liability insurance, comply with HACCP and food-recall procedures, maintain E-Verify enrollment, and submit to debarment verification for contracts exceeding certain thresholds.

Recent activity spans Georgia, Florida, and the Mid-Atlantic region. Representative solicitations include Early County Board of Education's FY27 Food Bid (ITB, due June 8, 2026) for approximately 300+ food items including vegetables, fruits, and dairy to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools with domestic sourcing preference and transportation included in pricing; Collier County Board of County Commissioners' North Collier Regional Park Food Services (ITN, due March 6, 2025) seeking a food vendor to provide diverse menu options across concession facilities at parks and athletic venues with a three-year contract term and a 10-point local-vendor preference; Marion Health Care Coalition's Produce Proposals (due August 21, 2026) for fresh fruits and vegetables with delivery and quality standards; and the State of Georgia's food supplies and kitchen products bid (due June 22, 2026) covering multiple commodity lines for state operations.