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 fresh produce items purchased by state and local governments for food service operations, particularly institutional cafeterias, parks concessions, and healthcare facilities. The code captures fresh vegetables and leafy greens sourced to meet operational meal-service needs, though recent state and local solicitations under this code show broader produce procurement rather than spinach-specific sourcing. Issuing bodies include county governments, school districts, healthcare coalitions, and state purchasing offices. School districts dominate the activity, with Early County Board of Education in Georgia recently seeking line-by-line food bids encompassing 300+ items including fresh vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, alongside county parks departments and state agencies procuring fresh produce for multiple food service venues.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Florida. The Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB for food products due June 8, 2026, with contract term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and renewal options, emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives; milk and produce deliveries are required Monday through Friday with temperature and rotation controls. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) posted an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park due March 6, 2025, seeking diverse food and beverage options for park concessions and a water park; the opportunity applies a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points for businesses with Collier or Lee County addresses. Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce proposal solicitation due August 21, 2026 for fresh fruits and vegetables for the 2026-2027 contract period. The State of Georgia issued a broader food, supplies, and kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026, without scope detail in the posted notice.