UNSPSC 50586504: Non GMO big max squash

The variety of Non GMO winter squashes and Non GMO winter pumpkins known as Non GMO big max 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 50586504 Non GMO big max squash is a Commodity code describing fresh produce items, specifically non-GMO squash varieties, procured by state and local governments for institutional food service operations. State and local procurement under this code centers on fresh-produce supply for school nutrition programs, county parks food concessions, healthcare facilities, and state food-service operations. Issuing bodies include school districts, county boards of commissioners, county health-care coalitions, and state procurement offices. The code captures line-item produce bidding within larger food-service and meal-program contracts rather than standalone squash procurement; vendors typically compete on quality standards, delivery compliance, food-safety adherence, and pricing within multi-item produce or comprehensive food-supply solicitations.

Recent activity spans the Southeast and includes Early County Board of Education (Georgia) soliciting line-by-line food bids for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools with bids due June 8, 2026; Marion Health Care Coalition (Florida) seeking produce proposals for 2026-2027 with a due date of August 21, 2026; the State of Georgia requesting bids on food, supplies, and other kitchen products with a due date of June 22, 2026; and Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issuing an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park with proposals due March 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. EST. School districts emphasize domestic sourcing, whole-grain and low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives; the Early County solicitation specifies Buy American compliance and HACCP plan maintenance for food vendors. Pricing remains firm for 15 days from award in school contexts, with escalation or de-escalation considered on a six-month basis using USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or Consumer Price Index data.