UNSPSC 50586311: Non GMO green tomatoes

The variety of Non GMO tomates known as Non GMO green 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 50586311 Non GMO green tomatoes is a Commodity code that describes a narrow product line within fresh produce procurement. The recent opportunities tagged to this code reveal a mismatch: state and local governments are soliciting broadly for fresh produce—fruits, vegetables, eggs, and prepared produce items for school nutrition programs, child nutrition services, and institutional food service—but the code's specificity to non-GMO green tomatoes does not align with what is actually being procured. The solicitations show demand for comprehensive produce portfolios (apples, bananas, broccoli, carrots, peppers, tomatoes in multiple varieties, leafy greens, citrus, and specialty items), not a discrete tomato variety. School districts, county education systems, and independent school districts are the primary buyers, with most contracts running July 1 through June 30 and emphasizing USDA compliance, Buy American sourcing, HACCP certification, and domestic or local-grown preferences where cost and quality are equivalent.

Recent activity clusters in Georgia and Texas. The Douglas County School System issued RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs covering 30 school districts across two geographic areas with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million (Area One) and $1.1 million (Area Two), due March 4, 2026. Northside Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas solicited fresh produce through RFP 2026-048, due May 7, 2026, emphasizing USDA Child Nutrition Reimbursable compliance and Texas-grown prioritization. Glynn County Board of Education (Georgia) issued IFB 27-02 for fresh produce covering 16 school locations, due April 14, 2026. Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia) solicited food products including produce through IFB, due April 29, 2026. Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia) issued Bid 26-34 for fresh produce across 60 school sites, due April 23, 2026. Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) solicited fresh fruits and vegetables for the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) through RFP 26039RFQDST, due March 11, 2026, with an estimated annual budget of $600,000. Austin Independent School District (Texas) issued RFP 26RFP034 for fresh produce and beverages, due March 11, 2026, requiring Good Food Purchasing Program compliance. The code shows little specific activity targeting non-GMO green tomatoes as a discrete procurement line; vendors pursuing this code should expect to compete within broad institutional produce contracts emphasizing quality, compliance, and volume rather than varietal specification.