UNSPSC 50586006: Non GMO malabar spinach

The variety of Non GMO spinach known as Non GMO malabar 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 50586006 Non GMO malabar spinach is a Commodity code covering fresh produce items procured by state and local governments for food service operations, including school nutrition programs, parks and recreation concessions, healthcare facilities, and state institutional dining. The code captures specific vegetable sourcing within broader food procurement activity, though recent state and local solicitations tagged to this code treat it as part of larger produce, fresh-food, or comprehensive food-service categories rather than as a single-item commodity. State and local buyers under this code include school districts, county parks and recreation departments, state procurement offices, and healthcare coalitions; Early County Board of Education and Collier County Board of County Commissioners appear in the current opportunity set.

Recent activity spans Georgia, Florida, and Marion County jurisdictions. Early County Board of Education issued an IFB on May 11, 2026 for line-by-line food and non-food bids supporting National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs across three schools with bids due June 8, 2026, encompassing approximately 300 food items including vegetables, fruits, and specialty products with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and low-sodium formulations. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park and concession facilities, due March 6, 2025, requiring diverse high-quality food and beverage options across multiple venues with a 10-point local-vendor preference. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals on August 7, 2026 with proposals due August 21, 2026 for the 2026-2027 contract period covering fresh fruits and vegetables according to operational needs. The State of Georgia issued a bid request on May 15, 2026 for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with bids due June 22, 2026.