UNSPSC 50584716: Non GMO shiitake mushrooms

The variety of Non GMO mushrooms known as Non GMO shiitake 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 50584716 Non GMO shiitake mushrooms is a Commodity code that covers specialty produce procurement for food service operations across state and local jurisdictions. The recent activity under this code shows state and local governments buying fresh produce—including fresh fruits, vegetables, and specialty mushrooms—for parks and recreation food services, healthcare facility operations, state food supply chains, and school lunch and breakfast programs. Collier County is seeking a food vendor for its North Collier Regional Park concession operations, Early County Board of Education is requesting line-by-line bids for 300+ food items including vegetables and specialty produce for the National School Lunch Program, and Marion Health Care Coalition is soliciting produce proposals for healthcare operations. The issuing bodies represent a mix of county governments, school districts, and health-care systems, with school districts appearing as repeat buyers in recent months.

Geographic activity centers on Florida (Collier County) and Georgia (Early County Schools and the State of Georgia, which posted a food supplies solicitation in May 2026). The most recent opportunity is Collier County Board of County Commissioners' Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park and Sun N Fun Water Park, with proposals due March 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. EST, offering a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points for vendors meeting Collier or Lee County residency criteria. Early County Board of Education's Invitation to Bid (PE55045NONST2027000000006) for food and non-food products supporting school meal programs closed June 8, 2026, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and low-sodium formulations; the contract runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with renewal options. Marion Health Care Coalition's produce solicitation (SP0040000017708) closed August 21, 2026. The State of Georgia's food supplies bid (PE55645NONST2026000000009) closed June 22, 2026.