UNSPSC 50584904: Non GMO tomatillo

The variety of Non GMO nightshades known as Non GMO tomatillo. 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 50584904 Non GMO tomatillo is a Commodity code that covers fresh tomatillo produce supplied to state and local food service operations, particularly school districts, healthcare facilities, and county parks managing institutional food programs. State and local governments buy tomatillos under this code as part of broader fresh produce procurement for cafeteria operations, concession services, and meal-preparation programs that emphasize fresh fruits and vegetables. Recent solicitations show demand driven by National School Lunch Program compliance, healthcare coalition meal services, and recreational facility food operations; vendors must meet food-safety standards, delivery schedules, and increasingly, domestic-sourcing preferences and non-GMO product specifications where specified.

The issuing bodies soliciting under this code include school districts (Early County Board of Education), county governments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), state procurement offices (State of Georgia), and health coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). Geographic activity centers on Georgia and Florida based on recent postings. Representative opportunities include Early County Board of Education's request for line-by-line food bids due June 8, 2026, covering produce among 300+ food items for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools; Marion Health Care Coalition's produce-vendor proposals due August 21, 2026; Collier County's Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park (due March 6, 2025, with local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points and a 10-percent set-aside for certified woman/minority business enterprises); and the State of Georgia's food, supplies, and kitchen-products bid due June 22, 2026. School districts dominate recent activity, with emphasis on USDA compliance, whole-grain and low-sodium formulations, and domestic sourcing.