UNSPSC 50584509: Non GMO ruby romaine lettuce

The variety of Non GMO lettuce known as Non GMO ruby romaine lettuce. 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 50584509 Non GMO ruby romaine lettuce is a Commodity code capturing fresh produce supplied to state and local institutions—schools, parks, health coalitions, and state agencies—under food-service and nutrition programs. State and local governments use this code to procure fresh vegetables as components of larger food-service contracts, typically as line-item bids within meal-preparation scopes that encompass produce variety, delivery schedules, food-safety compliance, and seasonal pricing adjustments. Issuing bodies include school districts (sourcing for National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program), county parks and recreation departments operating food concessions, state health and nutrition coalitions, and state procurement offices. Recent opportunities reflect both standalone produce bids and produce as a component within multi-category food and supplies solicitations.

Recent activity shows school districts and county recreation bodies as primary buyers. Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line food bid (RFQ, due June 8, 2026) encompassing approximately 300+ food items including fresh vegetables and fruits with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and products without added sugars or artificial additives. Collier County Board of County Commissioners solicited food services for North Collier Regional Park via ITN (due March 6, 2025), requiring diverse food and beverage options across multiple venues. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals for the 2026-2027 contract period (due August 21, 2026) covering fresh fruits and vegetables with food-safety compliance and product freshness guarantees. The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid (due June 22, 2026) with detailed scope in attached specifications. Opportunities cluster in Georgia and Florida; additional activity spans school districts and institutional buyers nationwide.