UNSPSC 50584100: Non GMO kale

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO kale. 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 50584100 Non GMO kale, a Class code, identifies fresh produce — particularly vegetables and fruits — that state and local governments procure for food service operations, institutional feeding programs, and concession facilities. The recent opportunities show school districts, county parks departments, healthcare coalitions, and state agencies soliciting produce through line-item bids and proposals, with vendors expected to meet food-safety compliance, delivery schedules, and freshness guarantees. Work ranges from bulk produce supply for school lunch programs serving hundreds of meals daily to smaller vegetable and fruit procurement for regional parks, healthcare facility food service, and state institutional kitchens. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Early County Board of Education), county governments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), state departments (Georgia), and healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition).

Recent activity spans Georgia, Florida, and Marion County jurisdictions. The Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an ITB on May 11, 2026, due June 8, 2026, for line-by-line bids covering approximately 300 food items including vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs across three schools, with domestic sourcing preferences and whole-grain and low-sodium emphasis; the contract runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with renewal options. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an ITN on October 8, 2026, due March 6, 2025, for food services (including produce as part of menu variety) at North Collier Regional Park concession facilities, with a three-year term and local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points. Marion Health Care Coalition posted a proposal solicitation on August 7, 2026, due August 21, 2026, for fresh fruits and vegetables delivery during the 2026-2027 contract period. Georgia also issued a state-level bid on May 15, 2026, due June 22, 2026, for food and kitchen products that encompasses produce items.