UNSPSC 50586500: Non GMO winter squashes and winter pumpkins

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO winter squashes and Non GMO winter pumpkins. 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 50586500 Non GMO winter squashes and winter pumpkins, a Class code, encompasses fresh produce procurement by state and local food service operations, school nutrition programs, and park concession vendors. State and local governments buy winter squashes and pumpkins primarily through produce lines embedded in broader food-service contracts rather than as standalone commodity purchases. The issuing bodies include county park and recreation departments managing concession operations, school districts operating National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, healthcare coalitions, and state purchasing offices consolidating food procurement across multiple end-uses. Vendors typically supply these items as line items within comprehensive produce orders delivered to multiple facilities with temperature and freshness requirements, compliance with HACCP and food-safety standards, and adherence to Buy American and domestic-sourcing preferences where applicable.

Recent activity spans multiple states and jurisdictional types. Collier County, Florida solicited food services via ITN (Invitation to Negotiate) in October 2026 for North Collier Regional Park concessions with proposals due March 6, 2025; Marion Health Care Coalition (location not specified in source) sought produce vendors in August 2026 with responses due August 21, 2026; the State of Georgia issued a bid for food, supplies, and other kitchen products in May 2026 due June 22, 2026; and Early County Board of Education in Georgia posted a line-by-line food bid in May 2026 due June 8, 2026 covering approximately 300 food items including vegetables and fruits across three schools. School districts and county park departments represent the most visible recent buyers under this code, with contracts spanning fiscal years and including renewal options. Pricing structures vary from firm-rate contracts with escalation tied to USDA or CPI indices to seasonal-adjustment provisions reflecting commodity-market volatility.