UNSPSC 50584023: Non GMO savory

The variety of Non GMO herbs known as Non GMO savory. 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 50584023 Non GMO savory is a Commodity code covering fresh produce and prepared vegetable products procured by state and local school districts and education agencies to support child nutrition programs, primarily through school lunch and breakfast services. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show school districts sourcing fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, and related items for immediate distribution to students—apples, bananas, berries, broccoli, carrots, peppers, tomatoes, leafy greens, potatoes, and citrus in standard commercial pack sizes, often with preference for domestic or locally grown products and compliance with USDA Child Nutrition Reimbursable standards. Issuing bodies are predominantly independent school districts and county school boards across multiple states, with several multi-district cooperative purchasing vehicles, including the GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 Georgia school districts simultaneously.

Recent activity concentrates heavily in Georgia and Texas, with secondary activity in Florida and Missouri. Representative opportunities include Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative (due March 4, 2026) for approximately $5.5 million in fresh produce and eggs across two geographic areas serving 30 districts; Northside Independent School District (NISD) RFP 2026-048 in San Antonio, Texas (due May 7, 2026) for fresh produce delivery to 127 campuses with evaluation weighting 35% on price and 25% on extent of goods meeting needs; Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, Florida RFP 26039RFQDST (due March 11, 2026) for specialty fruits and vegetables under the federally funded USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program across 18 elementary schools with an estimated annual budget of $600,000; and Rockwood R-VI School District in St. Louis County, Missouri (bid due April 29, 2026) for over 900 grocery line items serving approximately 6,900 lunch and 900 breakfast participants daily. Most school district procurements require firm pricing for the full contract period, weekly or twice-weekly delivery during school hours, HACCP certification, Buy American compliance, and general liability insurance of $1 million to $2 million. Multi-district cooperative vehicles like GEC allow regional leverage and simplify administration across smaller districts.