UNSPSC 50584711: Non GMO oyster mushrooms

The variety of Non GMO mushrooms known as Non GMO oyster mushrooms. 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 50584711 Non GMO oyster mushrooms is a Commodity code that, based on recent state and local opportunities, encompasses fresh produce sourcing for institutional food service operations — including specialty vegetables and fresh produce for school meal programs, parks and recreation concessions, healthcare facilities, and other public institutional dining. State and local governments use this code primarily when purchasing fresh fruits, vegetables, and specialty produce items through food-service procurement channels tied to existing meal programs or operational food budgets. Recent solicitations show county governments, school districts, and healthcare coalitions issuing RFPs and ITNs for produce and food items as line-item components of broader food-service contracts rather than as standalone mushroom purchases, indicating that the code captures fresh-produce categories as part of integrated food procurement rather than specialty-vegetable purchases alone.

Recent activity spans Georgia, Florida, and at least one healthcare procurement authority. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued a line-by-line IFB on May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) for 300+ food items across meats, poultry, dairy, vegetables, fruits, and grains for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and low-sodium formulations. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) posted an ITN on October 8, 2026 (due March 6, 2025) for North Collier Regional Park food services, requiring concession vendors to provide diverse food and beverage options across water parks and athletic venues. Marion Health Care Coalition issued a produce proposal request on August 7, 2026 (due August 21, 2026) for fresh fruits and vegetables. The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026). Opportunities show school districts and county parks/recreation departments as primary issuing bodies under this code.