UNSPSC 50585404: Non GMO chilaca peppers

The variety of Non GMO peppers known as Non GMO chilaca peppers. 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 50585404 Non GMO chilaca peppers is a Commodity code capturing fresh produce items, specifically peppers and related vegetables, that state and local governments procure for food service operations, institutional kitchens, and concession facilities. State and local solicitations under this code reflect broad-based demand from school districts, county parks and recreation departments, healthcare coalitions, and state procurement offices seeking fresh produce to support cafeteria operations, food-service programs, and public-facility concessions. The actual purchasing spans fresh vegetables and fruits as line items within larger food-service contracts, with vendors expected to meet food-safety compliance, delivery schedules, volume commitments, and quality standards set by the purchasing body. Issuing bodies include county commissioners' procurement offices, school district food-service departments, healthcare coalitions, and state procurement divisions.

Recent activity shows the code sees solicitation across multiple states and jurisdiction types. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued a line-by-line food bid in May 2026 (due June 8, 2026) for approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits to support the National School Lunch Program across three schools. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) posted an Invitation to Negotiate in October 2026 (due March 6, 2025) for food services at North Collier Regional Park, which includes fresh produce in the menu-variety component of the concession operation. Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce proposal solicitation in August 2026 (due August 21, 2026) for fresh fruits and vegetables delivery under the 2026-2027 contract period. The State of Georgia issued a general food, supplies, and kitchen products bid in May 2026 (due June 22, 2026) with attached specifications. School districts dominate the recent-opportunity set, with demand driven by federal meal-program requirements and institutional food-service contracts; local-vendor preferences and Buy American provisions are standard evaluation criteria where school districts procure.