UNSPSC 50585716: Non GMO wakame

The variety of Non GMO sea vegetables known as Non GMO wakame. 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 50585716 Non GMO wakame is a Commodity code that spans specialized food ingredients and products state and local governments procure for institutional food service — though recent solicitation activity under this code shows minimal direct demand for wakame specifically. The recent opportunities posted under this code reflect broader food procurement by state agencies, county governments, school districts, and healthcare coalitions, spanning fresh produce, general food supplies, and full meal-service concessions. State and local buyers under this code tier range from school districts managing National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program menus, to county parks and recreation departments operating concessions, to state procurement offices buying food supplies for institutional use, to healthcare coalitions sourcing fresh produce for operational meal programs. The work itself encompasses ingredient specification, product quality and freshness standards, food safety compliance (HACCP, biosecurity, recalls), cold-chain management for temperature-sensitive items, and domestic-sourcing preferences where applicable.

Recent activity spans Georgia, Florida, and other states. The State of Georgia issued a request for bids on food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026 (Solicitation PE55645NONST2026000000009, IFB). Early County Board of Education in Georgia solicited line-by-line bids for approximately 300 food items including meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, vegetables, fruits, and grains for school meal programs, due June 8, 2026 (Solicitation PE55045NONST2027000000006, IFB), with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain compliance, and low-sodium formulations. Marion Health Care Coalition (MHCC) sought produce vendor proposals for the 2026-2027 contract period, due August 21, 2026 (Solicitation SP0040000017708, RFQ). Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division in Florida issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park and Sun N Fun Water Park, due March 6, 2025 (Solicitation 258360, ITN), with a local-vendor preference of 10 evaluation points for Collier or Lee County businesses. The code shows activity among school districts, state purchasing offices, county parks systems, and healthcare networks, though no posted solicitations specifically named non-GMO wakame as a line item.