UNSPSC 50585406: Non GMO fresno peppers

The variety of Non GMO peppers known as Non GMO fresno 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 50585406 Non GMO Fresno peppers is a Commodity code that does not reflect the actual recent procurement activity posted under it. State and local governments buying under this code are primarily school districts and county boards of education sourcing fresh produce for child nutrition programs, not specifically Fresno peppers or pepper varieties. The recent solicitations span comprehensive produce procurement covering apples, bananas, carrots, broccoli, tomatoes, leafy greens, berries, citrus, and other fresh fruits and vegetables supplied weekly or twice-weekly to school nutrition and cafeteria operations. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with occasional state purchasing offices and county boards of education conducting broader food-service procurements that include produce as one line item among many.

Activity concentrates in Georgia, Texas, and Missouri, with school districts in Georgia (Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham, Glynn County, Douglas County via GEC Buying Cooperative, Early County, and Bulloch County) posting the densest recent solicitations. Representative opportunities include Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026 (ITB covering 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits delivered Monday–Friday), Muscogee County School District's produce ITB 26-017 due April 27, 2026 (approximately 60 produce line items with pricing indexed to USDA Fruit and Vegetable Market News), Northside Independent School District in San Antonio's RFP 2026-048 due May 7, 2026 (fresh produce for child nutrition with emphasis on Texas-grown items and USDA Buy American compliance), and Hillsborough County Public Schools' FFVP fresh fruit and vegetable program RFP due March 11, 2026 (specialty fruits and vegetables for elementary students, cost-plus fixed fee per case). Douglas County School System through GEC Buying Cooperative issued RFP SN 26-004 due March 4, 2026, serving 30 districts across two Georgia areas with estimated annual spend of $5.5 million combined.