UNSPSC 50585706: Non GMO irish moss

The variety of Non GMO sea vegetables known as Non GMO irish moss. 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 50585706 Non GMO irish moss is a Commodity code that captures specialty food ingredients and functional food additives used in institutional and commercial food service operations. State and local government procurement under this code centers on fresh produce, food service supplies, and specialized ingredients that support school nutrition programs, parks and recreation food service, healthcare facility dining, and regional institutional food operations. The recent opportunities show that issuing bodies include county parks and recreation departments, school districts, state purchasing offices, and regional healthcare coalitions. Work solicited under the code spans food-vendor selection for concession operations, produce supply and delivery for institutional meals, and line-item procurement of food products meeting specific nutritional and sourcing standards such as domestic sourcing preferences, whole-grain specifications, and low-sodium formulations.

Recent activity clusters in the Southeast and includes Collier County, Florida (which posted an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park with a due date of March 6, 2025, requiring vendors to provide diverse food and beverage options across multiple venues and meet food safety compliance); Marion Health Care Coalition (which sought produce proposals due August 21, 2026); the State of Georgia (which requested bids on food supplies and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026); and Early County Board of Education in Georgia (which solicited line-by-line food bids due June 8, 2026, covering approximately 300 food items and specialized products including non-GMO options, whole-grain bread meeting USDA 2024 Final Rule standards, and fluid milk with temperature and freshness guarantees for school breakfast and lunch programs across three schools). The Early County solicitation emphasizes domestic sourcing, Buy American compliance, HACCP plan maintenance, and allowance for piggybacking by other school districts on identical terms.