UNSPSC 50584523: Non GMO tatsoi lettuce

The variety of Non GMO lettuce known as Non GMO tatsoi 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 50584523 Non GMO tatsoi lettuce is a Commodity code that covers fresh produce supplied to state and local institutions, including schools, parks, healthcare facilities, and other public operations. The code captures individual produce line items within broader food procurement — in this case, non-GMO tatsoi lettuce as a discrete agricultural commodity. State and local governments procure fresh vegetables and specialty produce through food service contracts at school districts, county parks departments, health care coalitions, and state food supply programs. Issuing bodies span K–12 school districts, county park and recreation departments, state agencies managing food procurement, and healthcare organizations managing institutional food service.

Recent activity shows school districts and county parks departments as the primary buyers. Early County Board of Education issued an IFB for approximately 300+ food items across produce, meats, dairy, and grains for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program with bids due June 8, 2026, with delivery requirements and USDA compliance mandates. Collier County Board of County Commissioners solicited via Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including concession facilities, with proposals due March 6, 2025. Marion Health Care Coalition (MHCC) requested produce proposals due August 21, 2026 for the 2026-2027 contract period covering fresh fruits and vegetables with quality standards and delivery timelines. The State of Georgia issued an IFB for food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026. Recent opportunities span Georgia and Florida jurisdictions, with school districts and county governments showing the most active procurement under this code tier.