UNSPSC 50585301: Non GMO purple hull peas

The variety of Non GMO peas known as Non GMO purple hull 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 50585301 Non GMO purple hull peas is a Commodity code representing fresh produce items — specifically legumes and vegetables — that state and local government food-service operations procure for institutional meal programs, park concessions, and healthcare facility dining. Recent opportunities show state and local governments buying produce through both narrow line-item solicitations for specific commodity types and broad food-procurement RFQs and ITNs that bundle fresh vegetables alongside proteins, dairy, and other meal-program staples. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code span school districts (purchasing for National School Lunch Program compliance), county parks and recreation departments (sourcing for concession operations), state education or food-service agencies, and healthcare coalitions. The work involves meeting food-safety compliance, USDA sourcing preferences, and delivery-schedule requirements tied to operational meal-service calendars.

Recent activity appears concentrated in the Southeast, with solicitations from Marion Health Care Coalition, Early County Board of Education (Georgia), Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida), and the State of Georgia. Early County Board of Education issued a line-by-line bid ITB for 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits, due June 8, 2026, emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and low-sodium formulations across three schools under a July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 contract with renewal options. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited fresh-produce proposals due August 21, 2026 for the 2026-2027 period with emphasis on quality standards and delivery timeliness. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park due March 6, 2025, with a 10-point local-vendor preference and evaluation criteria weighted toward menu variety and food-safety compliance. The State of Georgia posted a broader food-supplies bid due June 22, 2026. Commodity codes at this tier typically see sparse, scattered recent-opportunities coverage; the appearance of multiple producers and healthcare buyers in a single season suggests moderate current demand in institutional food procurement.