UNSPSC 50586015: Non GMO iceplant spinach

The variety of Non GMO spinach known as Non GMO iceplant 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 50586015 Non GMO iceplant spinach is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure fresh produce—including spinach and other vegetables—through school nutrition programs, institutional food service operations, and child nutrition initiatives under this code. The recent opportunities show that school districts are the primary buyers, issuing RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, and ITBs for fresh produce line items to support National School Lunch Programs, School Breakfast Programs, and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs. Vendors must meet food safety requirements including HACCP certification, maintain domestic sourcing preferences under Buy American provisions, and deliver to multiple school sites on fixed schedules. Districts emphasize product quality, shelf life, and compliance with USDA Child Nutrition Reimbursable standards. Specifications often exclude artificial additives, high-fructose corn syrup, and monosodium glutamate, with preference for natural, whole-grain, and low-sodium formulations. Produce contracts typically run July through June annually with renewal options, and vendors compete on pricing (often indexed to USDA market reports), product quality, delivery reliability, and customer service.

School districts across Georgia, Texas, Missouri, and Florida are actively soliciting under this code. Recent solicitations include Northside Independent School District (San Antonio, Texas) RFP 2026-048 for fresh produce due May 7, 2026; Hillsborough County Public Schools (Tampa, Florida) soliciting for the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program with proposals due March 11, 2026; Bulloch County School District (Georgia) Invitation for Proposal for locally-grown produce due May 4, 2026; Douglas County School System (Georgia) RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative covering 30 school districts with approximately $5.5 million annual spending due March 4, 2026; Austin Independent School District RFP 26RFP034 for fresh produce and beverages due March 11, 2026; and Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia) IFB for produce due April 29, 2026. Multiple Georgia districts, including Glynn County, Savannah-Chatham County, Muscogee County, Early County, and others, posted produce solicitations between March and May 2026. Cooperative purchasing vehicles such as the GEC Buying Cooperative enable multi-district procurement at scale, amplifying contract values and market reach for qualified vendors.