UNSPSC 50585433: Non GMO scotch bonnet peppers

The variety of Non GMO peppers known as Non GMO scotch bonnet 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 50585433 Non GMO scotch bonnet peppers is a Commodity code that captures specialty fresh-produce procurement, specifically non-GMO scotch bonnet peppers and similar high-value fresh agricultural products supplied to food-service operations. State and local governments buy under this code primarily through school districts, county parks and recreation departments, regional health care coalitions, and state procurement offices. The scope encompasses produce sourcing for institutional food services — school lunch programs, park concessions, health care facility kitchens, and state agency cafeterias — where procurement officers specify product characteristics (non-GMO certification, freshness guarantees, seasonal availability), delivery schedules, volume commitments, and compliance with food safety and USDA sourcing preferences.

Recent opportunities show activity across Florida, Georgia, and other states. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including concession operations across multiple venues, with proposals due March 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. EST; the scope includes diverse food and beverage sourcing with local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals on August 7, 2026 with a due date of August 21, 2026, seeking fresh fruits and vegetables with quality standards and delivery timelines for the 2026-2027 contract period. Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line food bid on May 11, 2026 with bids due June 8, 2026, encompassing 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for school lunch and breakfast programs across three schools, emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and products without added sugars or artificial additives. The State of Georgia issued a broader food, supplies, and kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026 with a due date of June 22, 2026. School districts remain the most active issuing bodies under this code, followed by county parks departments and health care coalitions; most opportunities emphasize USDA compliance, food safety certification, and fresh-product procurement cycles aligned to fiscal or academic-year terms.