UNSPSC 50585421: Non GMO guajillo peppers

The variety of Non GMO peppers known as Non GMO guajillo 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 50585421 Non GMO guajillo peppers is a Commodity code covering specialty produce items procured by state and local food-service operations, school nutrition programs, and healthcare foodservice entities. State and local governments buy fresh produce — including fresh vegetables, fruits, and specialty items like non-GMO peppers — through food-service contracts that supply parks and recreation concessions, school lunch programs, healthcare facilities, and state institutional dining. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code include county governments (parks departments, school districts), healthcare coalitions, and state agencies managing centralized food procurement. Recent opportunities show demand for produce meeting specific quality, delivery, and regulatory standards, with seasonal pricing flexibility and compliance with food-safety protocols as standard contract elements.

Geographic activity spans at least three states — Georgia, Florida, and the multi-state Marion Health Care Coalition footprint — with recent solicitations posted from May through October 2026. Representative opportunities include the Collier County Board of County Commissioners' Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for food services at North Collier Regional Park with a March 6, 2025 due date, emphasizing menu variety and food-safety compliance across multiple park venues; Marion Health Care Coalition's produce-vendor RFP for the 2026-2027 contract period, due August 21, 2026, covering fresh fruits and vegetables with seasonal pricing adjustments; and Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026, specifying approximately 300+ food items including vegetables, fruits, whole-grain bread, and fluid milk for the National School Lunch Program, with domestic sourcing preferences and compliance with USDA 2024 Final Rule specifications. The State of Georgia issued a broader food and kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026) covering multiple commodity lines, though full scope and item specificity require the attached procurement documents.