UNSPSC 50584026: Non GMO tumeric

The variety of Non GMO herbs known as Non GMO tumeric. 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 50584026 Non GMO turmeric is a Commodity code tracking spice and specialty ingredient procurement by state and local public bodies, primarily school districts, county parks and recreation departments, and healthcare-affiliated organizations. Recent solicitations show state and local governments purchasing turmeric and other fresh produce, spices, and specialty food items as components of broader food-service contracts for schools, parks, water parks, hospitals, and regional health coalitions. The work spans concession operations, National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program supply chains, park food services, and healthcare facility food procurement. Issuing bodies include county school districts (Early County Board of Education), county parks departments (Collier County), state procurement offices (State of Georgia), and regional health coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). Vendors must typically comply with food-safety regulations, HACCP plans, Buy American provisions where applicable, general liability insurance ($500,000 to $1,000,000), E-Verify verification, and debarment checks; school districts often apply domestic sourcing preferences and whole-grain or additive-free formulations.

Recent activity spans Georgia, Florida, and multi-state regions, with Early County Schools and Collier County parks representing repeat procurement categories. The Early County Board of Education issued an ITB on May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) for food and non-food items supporting school meal programs, specifying approximately 300+ food line items including vegetables, fruits, and specialty ingredients delivered Monday through Friday. The Collier County Board of County Commissioners posted an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 (due March 6, 2025) for food concession services at North Collier Regional Park, including specialty food procurement across multiple venues; a 10-point local-vendor preference applies to vendors meeting Collier or Lee County residency criteria. The Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce vendor proposals on August 7, 2026 (due August 21, 2026) for the 2026–2027 contract period. The State of Georgia issued a bid for food, supplies, and other kitchen products on May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026), with full scope and line-item detail in the attached specification document.