UNSPSC 50584717: Non GMO shimeji mushrooms

The variety of Non GMO mushrooms known as Non GMO shimeji 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 50584717 Non GMO shimeji mushrooms is a Commodity code that covers the procurement of specialty fresh produce — specifically non-GMO shimeji mushrooms — for state and local food service operations. State and local governments buy under this code when sourcing fresh produce for school meals programs, regional park concessions, healthcare facility dining, and institutional food service. The issuing bodies span school districts, county governments, healthcare coalitions, and state procurement offices, each with distinct operational scales and seasonal purchasing patterns. School districts dominate the activity, purchasing produce to support National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain and low-sodium formulations, and products without artificial additives. County park systems and healthcare providers procure fresh produce on smaller, more localized bases to support concession facilities and patient or visitor dining.

Geographic activity includes Georgia and Florida, with recent solicitations across Early County Board of Education in Georgia, Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Florida, Marion Health Care Coalition, and the State of Georgia's central procurement office. Representative recent opportunities include Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food bid (IFB, due June 8, 2026) spanning 300+ food items including fresh vegetables and fruits for three schools under the National School Lunch Program; Collier County Board of County Commissioners' Invitation to Negotiate for North Collier Regional Park food services (ITN, due March 6, 2025) requiring diverse fresh produce across multiple concession venues; Marion Health Care Coalition's produce proposals (due August 21, 2026) for fresh fruits and vegetables delivery according to operational needs; and the State of Georgia's food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid (due June 22, 2026). The recent opportunities reflect year-round demand with seasonal pricing adjustments and strict compliance with food safety, delivery temperature, stock rotation, and domestic-sourcing preferences.