UNSPSC 50584303: Non GMO bleu de solaise leeks

The variety of Non GMO leeks known as Non GMO bleu de solaise leeks. 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 50584303 Non GMO bleu de solaise leeks is a Commodity code that maps to fresh produce procurement by state and local food-service operators. The recent opportunities tagged under this code span a wider agricultural scope than the specific leek variety named in the code — the actual procurement covers general fresh fruits and vegetables, specialty and commodity produce items, and fresh-product delivery to food-service venues including parks, schools, healthcare facilities, and state operations. Issuing bodies include county governments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), school districts (Early County Board of Education), state agencies (State of Georgia), and regional healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). The work centers on meeting volume, quality, delivery-timeline, and food-safety compliance requirements across multiple food-service operators with varying seasonal and tournament-driven demand patterns.

Recent activity spans Florida, Georgia, and multi-state healthcare networks. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN, due March 6, 2025) for food services at North Collier Regional Park with a 10-point local-vendor preference for Collier or Lee County–based businesses; that solicitation emphasizes food safety, menu variety, and reliable service across water park and athletic-event concession venues. Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line bid (due June 8, 2026) for approximately 300 food items including fresh vegetables and fruits, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium products, and no artificial additives — contract runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with renewal options. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited fresh-produce proposals (due August 21, 2026) for the 2026-2027 fiscal period with seasonal pricing adjustments and freshness guarantees. The State of Georgia requested bids on food supplies and kitchen products (due June 22, 2026) with scope details in the attached solicitation document. Set-asides include minority and woman-owned business enterprise evaluation points in the Collier County opportunity.