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. State and local governments procure fresh produce items — apples, bananas, bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, leafy greens, tomatoes, berries, citrus, eggs, and specialty items such as shimeji mushrooms — primarily through school districts and county boards of education to support child nutrition programs, breakfast and lunch service, and USDA-funded initiatives including the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. Solicitations emphasize domestic sourcing, HACCP certification, Buy American compliance, GAP audit documentation, food safety traceability, and delivery to multiple school sites on fixed schedules. School districts dominate the issuing body mix, appearing in nearly all recent opportunities; county boards of education, state departments, and independent school districts of varying sizes compete. State agencies in Georgia have posted produce solicitations alongside school nutrition procurement. Vendors must typically carry general liability insurance ($1 million to $2 million minimum), maintain refrigerated transport, comply with USDA food safety standards, and provide product recall procedures and proof of business licensing and E-Verify authorization.

Recent activity concentrates heavily in Georgia and Texas. The Glynn County Board of Education (IFB 27-02), Liberty County Board of Education (IFB Produce SY26-27), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Bid 26-34), Early County Board of Education (FY27 Food Bid), and Bulloch County School District (IFB Local Produce) all posted RFPs or IFBs in Georgia in March and April 2026. Outside Georgia, Northside Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas (RFP 2026-048) and Austin Independent School District (RFP 26RFP034) solicited fresh produce with response deadlines in May and March 2026 respectively; McAllen Independent School District in Texas (RFP 2026-1029) posted in March 2026; Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, Florida (RFP Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program) posted in April 2026 with an estimated annual budget of $600,000 for FFVP specialty produce; and Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri (Grocery Items 2026-2027) posted in March 2026. The State of Georgia itself posted two produce-related solicitations: a general food supplies RFP (PE55645NONST2026000000009) due June 22, 2026, and a fresh produce IFB (PE68504NONST2026000000006) due May 27, 2026. Douglas County School System in Georgia coordinated a cooperative procurement (GEC Buying Cooperative RFP SN 26-004) spanning 30 districts across two geographic areas with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million and $1.1 million for the respective areas, due March 4, 2026. Contract terms typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options for one to four additional years.