UNSPSC 50584712: Non GMO pleurotus mushrooms

The variety of Non GMO mushrooms known as Non GMO pleurotus 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 50584712 Non GMO pleurotus mushrooms is a Commodity code covering specialty mushroom procurement by state and local food-service operations. State and local governments buying under this code are sourcing fresh produce for institutional food programs—school lunch and breakfast programs, regional park concessions, and health care coalition food services. The recent solicitations show that procurement here centers on fresh vegetables and fruits supplied to multiple venues under firm contracts with strict food-safety compliance, domestic-sourcing preferences, and delivery schedules tied to operational demand. Issuing bodies include school districts, county governments, state agriculture procurement offices, and regional health care coalitions. School districts appear as active repeat buyers, with early-stage purchasing for multi-item produce bundles covering 300+ line items spanning vegetables, fruits, and specialty items alongside staple food categories.

Geographic activity is spread across multiple states, with recent posted opportunities from Georgia (state-level food procurement), Florida (Collier County parks and recreation), and other jurisdictions sourcing through health care and education coalitions. Representative recent opportunities include Early County Board of Education's FY27 Food Bid (Solicitation PE55045NONST2027000000006, IFB, due June 8, 2026), seeking line-by-line bids for approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits to support the National School Lunch Program across three schools; Collier County Board of County Commissioners' North Collier Regional Park Food Services (Solicitation 258360, ITN, due March 6, 2025), requiring diverse food and beverage options at concession and park facilities with a 10-point local-vendor preference; and Marion Health Care Coalition's Produce Proposals (Solicitation SP0040000017708, due August 21, 2026), soliciting qualified produce vendors for the 2026-2027 contract period with emphasis on quality standards, timely delivery, and food-safety compliance.