UNSPSC 50585436: Non GMO tai peppers

The variety of Non GMO peppers known as Non GMO tai 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 50585436 Non GMO tai peppers is a Commodity code covering specialty produce items purchased by state and local governments, particularly school districts, parks departments, healthcare coalitions, and state procurement offices for food service operations. Recent solicitations show procurement of fresh produce—including specialty peppers and other vegetables and fruits—for school lunch and breakfast programs, park concessions, healthcare facility food service, and general state food supply contracts. The code captures line-item purchases within broader food-service RFPs and ITNs, where non-GMO and specialty pepper varieties appear alongside conventional produce in vendor bid requests. Issuing bodies include county parks departments (Collier County), school districts (Early County Board of Education), health-care coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state purchasing offices (State of Georgia), reflecting a mix of institutional food-service buyers across multiple sectors.

Recent activity spans Florida, Georgia, and the broader Southeast. The Collier County Board of County Commissioners posted an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for food services at North Collier Regional Park with a proposal due date of March 6, 2025, requiring vendors to provide diverse food and beverage options across park concessions. The Early County Board of Education issued a line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026, specifying approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and products without artificial additives; contract runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with renewal options. The Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce vendor proposals due August 21, 2026 for the 2026-2027 contract period. The State of Georgia requested bids on food supplies and kitchen products due June 22, 2026. School districts in particular emphasize domestic sourcing preferences and specialty formulations, creating recurring demand for compliant produce vendors.