UNSPSC 50584101: Non GMO curly kale

The variety of Non GMO kale known as Non GMO curly 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 50584101 Non GMO curly kale is a Commodity code, and state and local governments procure this item as part of broader fresh produce and food-service contracts that serve school nutrition programs, institutional cafeterias, and child nutrition initiatives. The recent opportunities under this code show that curly kale appears as a line item within comprehensive fresh produce sourcing for public school districts, not as a standalone or specialty procurement—it is bundled with dozens of other produce varieties (apples, carrots, broccoli, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and leafy greens) in institutional food-service contracts. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and school systems of varying sizes, ranging from smaller rural districts (Early County Board of Education, Liberty County Board of Education, Bulloch County School District) to large metropolitan districts (Northside Independent School District in San Antonio with 117 campuses, Austin Independent School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Rockwood R-VI School District serving nearly 19,000 students). State departments and state nutrition programs also buy under this code—the State of Georgia issued IFB #4 2027-2026 for fresh produce. Child nutrition programs funded by USDA grants, including the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) at Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, Florida, also source produce through these vehicles. Cooperative purchasing arrangements such as the GEC Buying Cooperative (used by Douglas County School System to serve 30 school districts across Georgia) are common channels for multi-district procurement.

Recent activity is concentrated in Georgia, Texas, Florida, and Missouri. Georgia dominates the posting volume, with opportunities from the State of Georgia, Early County Board of Education, Bulloch County School District, Liberty County Board of Education, Muscogee County School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Glynn County Board of Education, and the GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 Georgia districts—all posted between February and May 2026. Texas shows strong activity through Northside Independent School District (RFP 2026-048, due May 7, 2026), McAllen Independent School District (RFP 2026-1029), and Austin Independent School District (RFP 26RFP034, due March 11, 2026). Florida activity includes Hillsborough County Public Schools (IFB 26039RFPDST for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, originally due March 11, 2026). Missouri activity includes Rockwood R-VI School District (RFQ CHILDNUTRITIONSERVICESGROCERYITEMS20262027, due April 29, 2026). These procurements use IFB, RFP, and ITB notice types; the Early County Board of Education RFP due June 8, 2026, and the Northside Independent School District RFP due May 7, 2026, are representative examples. Pricing in school district contracts typically includes delivery to school sites, with weekly or twice-weekly deliveries required between early morning (6:00–7:30 AM) and early afternoon (1:00–2:30 PM) windows. Vendors must maintain HACCP certification, Buy American compliance, liability insurance ($500,000 to $2 million typical), and food-safety documentation including GAP audits and traceability systems. No recent opportunities specify curly kale exclusively; it appears only within line-item lists of dozens of produce items.