UNSPSC 50584018: Non GMO perilla

The variety of Non GMO herbs known as Non GMO perilla. 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 50584018 Non GMO perilla is a Commodity code representing niche specialty produce items that state and local governments procure as components of food-service programs, particularly school nutrition, healthcare operations, and park concession services. The scope of work under this code centers on fresh produce sourcing — including vegetables, fruits, and specialty items — integrated into institutional food-supply contracts where vendors must meet food-safety compliance, delivery schedules, volume commitments, and quality standards. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under the code include school districts, healthcare coalitions, county parks and recreation departments, and state-level food procurement offices. The work involves line-by-line or catalog-based bidding for produce as part of larger food-service agreements, with emphasis on domestic sourcing preferences, product freshness guarantees, seasonal pricing adjustments, and compliance with USDA nutrition standards and whole-grain or low-sodium formulations where applicable.

Recent activity spans multiple states and issuing-body types. The Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB for food and non-food products supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program with a June 8, 2026 response date, covering 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits with domestic-sourcing and low-sodium preferences. The State of Georgia posted an IFB for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with a June 22, 2026 deadline. Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce-vendor proposals for the 2026–2027 contract period with an August 21, 2026 response date. Collier County Board of County Commissioners' Procurement Services Division issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for food services at North Collier Regional Park — including concession facilities — with a March 6, 2025 response date (note: this date appears inconsistent with the October 8, 2026 posting date in the source and may reflect a data entry error). The code shows modest but steady activity across school districts, health-care coalitions, state agencies, and county parks departments in Georgia and Florida during 2026.