UNSPSC 50585300: Non GMO peas

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO peas. 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 50585300 Non GMO peas, a Class code, encompasses fresh produce procurement by state and local governments, particularly vegetables and fruits sourced for food service operations. The recent opportunities show state and local bodies buying fresh produce for school nutrition programs, park concession operations, and healthcare facility kitchens. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code span county governments (Collier County Parks and Recreation), school districts (Early County Board of Education), state agencies (State of Georgia), and healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). The scope includes line-by-line bids for vegetables as part of larger food programs, delivery logistics with temperature and freshness guarantees, compliance with USDA nutritional standards and domestic sourcing preferences, and multi-item produce catalogs supporting both regular operations and seasonal demand.

Recent activity clusters in the Southeast, with solicitations posted from Georgia, Florida, and other regional jurisdictions in 2026. Representative opportunities include Early County Board of Education's FY27 Food Bid (ITB, questions due May 29, 2026, bids due June 8, 2026) covering 300+ food line items including vegetables and fruits for school lunch and breakfast programs across three schools with delivery requirements of 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; the State of Georgia's food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid (due June 22, 2026); Marion Health Care Coalition's produce proposals (due August 21, 2026) for fresh fruits and vegetables with seasonal pricing adjustments; and Collier County's Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park (due March 6, 2025) which includes concession produce operations. School districts and government food service programs dominate the recent activity, with emphasis on USDA compliance, low-sodium and whole-grain sourcing preferences, and firm pricing with escalation controls tied to commodity indices.