UNSPSC 50586128: Non GMO zephyr squash

The variety of Non GMO summer squashes and Non GMO summer pumpkins known as Non GMO zephyr squash. 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 50586128 Non GMO zephyr squash is a Commodity code covering a specific produce item that state and local governments purchase as part of broader food service and procurement operations. Recent solicitations show this code appearing in contexts spanning regional parks, healthcare coalitions, state-level food purchasing, and school district nutrition programs, though the available opportunities do not isolate zephyr squash as a line item. State and local issuing bodies treat fresh produce as a component of larger food-service or food-supply contracts rather than as standalone commodity purchases. The work encompasses sourcing, delivery, and compliance with food-safety standards, domestic sourcing preferences where applicable, and competitive pricing aligned with seasonal availability.

Recent activity spans Florida, Georgia, and regional healthcare networks. The Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park (response due March 6, 2025), emphasizing vendor qualifications, menu variety, and food-safety compliance across multiple concession venues. Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce proposal solicitation on August 7, 2026 with an August 21, 2026 response date, seeking qualified produce vendors meeting delivery timelines and quality standards for the 2026-2027 contract period. Early County Board of Education issued a line-by-line food bid on May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) covering 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch Program, specifying domestic sourcing, low-sodium options, and products without added sugars or artificial additives. The State of Georgia issued a broader food, supplies, and kitchen products solicitation on May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026) with full scope in an attached document. The code shows modest recent activity concentrated in produce procurement within school lunch programs and regional food-service operations.