UNSPSC 50586302: Non GMO alicante tomatoes

The variety of Non GMO tomates known as Non GMO alicante tomatoes. 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 50586302 Non GMO alicante tomatoes is a Commodity-tier code covering specific fresh tomato varieties for use in state and local food service, dining, and meal-preparation operations. State and local buyers under this code include county parks and recreation departments sourcing for concession and water park food service, health care provider coalitions procuring fresh produce for patient and operational meals, school districts supplying national lunch and breakfast programs, and state food service operations. The work typically involves line-item vegetable procurement as part of broader food-service RFPs, RFQs, or ITNs that bundle multiple produce categories, proteins, dairy, and supplies into single solicitations emphasizing domestic sourcing, food safety compliance, HACCP certification, and seasonal price adjustments based on agricultural commodity indices.

Recent activity spans Florida, Georgia, and multi-state school districts. 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, posted with a March 6, 2025 due date, focusing on diverse beverage and food options across concession facilities and water parks with local-vendor preferences worth 10 evaluation points. The Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce bid on August 7, 2026, due August 21, 2026, for fresh fruits and vegetables under a 2026–2027 contract period with seasonal pricing adjustments. The State of Georgia issued a food, supplies, and kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026, due June 22, 2026. The Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line food bid on May 11, 2026, due June 8, 2026, covering 300+ food line items including vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with domestic sourcing and whole-grain preferences, Buy American compliance, and piggybacking rights for other school districts on identical terms. Most recent solicitations bundle tomatoes and other vegetables within broader food-service procurements rather than as standalone commodity buys.