UNSPSC 50585418: Non GMO cherry hots peppers

The variety of Non GMO peppers known as Non GMO cherry hots 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 50585418 Non GMO cherry hots peppers is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh pepper procurement by state and local agencies, school districts, and healthcare-related entities acquiring produce for food service operations. The recent opportunities show this code applied primarily in the context of broader food and produce sourcing rather than isolated pepper procurement. State and local buyers under this code include county parks and recreation departments, school districts managing National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, state education procurement offices, and healthcare coalitions. The solicitations reveal that peppers and other fresh produce are procured as line items within larger food-service bids that span meats, dairy, vegetables, fruits, grains, and supplies. Buyers emphasize compliance with USDA nutrition standards, domestic sourcing preferences, low-sodium and whole-grain formulations, food safety documentation (HACCP plans, recall procedures), and adherence to Buy American requirements where applicable.

Recent opportunities show activity across Florida, Georgia, and other states with school-district food programs. The Collier County Board of County Commissioners posted an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park due March 6, 2025, which includes produce and fresh-food components; the contract values food vendor qualifications, menu variety, and food-safety compliance at 35 and 20 evaluation points respectively, with a 10-point local-vendor preference. Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line food bid on May 11, 2026 due June 8, 2026 covering 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for school lunch programs, emphasizing low-sodium and added-sugar-free options. The State of Georgia posted a broader food-supplies bid on May 15, 2026 due June 22, 2026. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals on August 7, 2026 due August 21, 2026. The code sees its primary activity in the school-district and parks-concession space where produce is bundled into multi-item food-service contracts rather than single-commodity purchases.