UNSPSC 50584025: Non GMO thyme

The variety of Non GMO herbs known as Non GMO thyme. 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 50584025 Non GMO thyme is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh herbs and specialty produce items purchased by state and local food service operations, schools, healthcare facilities, and parks departments. The recent opportunities under this code show state and local buyers sourcing produce for institutional food service — including fresh fruits, vegetables, and specialty items like non-GMO thyme — for school lunch programs, regional parks concessions, county healthcare coalitions, and state facilities. The work ranges from line-item food procurement for school districts to fresh-produce supply agreements for healthcare operations and concession management at public recreation facilities. Issuing bodies include school districts (Early County Board of Education), county governments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), state procurement offices (State of Georgia), and regional health-care coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). Most opportunities emphasize compliance with food-safety standards, domestic sourcing where required, USDA specifications for nutritional and whole-grain requirements, product freshness guarantees, and regular delivery schedules with temperature control.

Recent activity appears in Georgia and Florida. Representative opportunities include the Early County Board of Education's line-by-line bid for approximately 300+ food items (including fresh produce and specialty items) for the 2026–2027 school year under National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, due June 8, 2026 via IFB; Collier County Board of County Commissioners' Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park, posted October 8, 2026, due March 6, 2025; Marion Health Care Coalition's produce-vendor RFP for 2026–2027, due August 21, 2026; and the State of Georgia's bid for food, supplies, and kitchen products, due June 22, 2026. School districts and county governments represent the primary buyers, with contracts typically running one to three years and emphasizing cost control, regulatory compliance, and vendor reliability in supporting high-volume institutional meal service.