UNSPSC 50586004: Non GMO horenso spinach

The variety of Non GMO spinach known as Non GMO horenso spinach. 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 50586004 Non GMO horenso spinach (Commodity) represents a single produce line item within institutional food service procurement, specifically fresh spinach varieties meeting non-GMO standards. State and local governments source this product as part of broader meal programs through school districts, state agency food operations, and county nutrition services. The recent solicitations show spinach appearing as one line item among dozens of fresh produce categories in comprehensive food-service RFPs and IFBs rather than as standalone spinach procurement; it surfaces in child nutrition programs, farm-to-school initiatives, and general produce supply contracts where produce vendors are required to stock multiple vegetable varieties including leafy greens.

School districts dominate the issuing bodies soliciting fresh produce under related codes, with notable recent activity from Northside Independent School District (San Antonio, Texas), Early County Board of Education (Georgia), Hillsborough County Public Schools (Tampa, Florida), Bulloch County School District (Georgia), Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri), Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia), Muscogee County School District (Georgia), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), Glynn County Board of Education (Georgia), McAllen Independent School District (Texas), Austin Independent School District (Texas), and the Douglas County School System cooperative (Georgia serving 30 districts). Georgia school districts appear most frequently in the recent opportunities block, along with Texas and Florida districts. The State of Georgia itself has posted broad food-service solicitations (PE55645, PE68504) spanning produce categories. Recent representative opportunities include Northside ISD's RFP 2026-048 (fresh produce for child nutrition, response due May 7, 2026), Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food bid (PE55045NONST2027000000006, due June 8, 2026 for July 2026–June 2027 contract term), Hillsborough County Public Schools' FFVP produce solicitation (cost-plus fixed-fee contract for elementary schools, proposals due March 11, 2026), and the Douglas County School System's GEC Buying Cooperative RFP for 30 districts (due March 4, 2026 with approximately $5.5 million estimated annual spend across two geographic areas). Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30, include multiple renewal options, require HACCP certification, Buy American compliance, and weekly or twice-weekly delivery to school sites during school-year hours (commonly 6:00 AM–2:00 PM Monday through Friday).