UNSPSC 50586508: Non GMO crown prince squash

The variety of Non GMO winter squashes and Non GMO winter pumpkins known as Non GMO crown prince 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 50586508 Non GMO crown prince squash is a Commodity code that names a specific produce item state and local governments buy for food service operations — primarily schools, parks and recreation departments, healthcare facilities, and state agencies running dining, cafeteria, or concession programs. The code appears in solicitations requesting fresh produce delivery as part of broader food-supply contracts rather than as a standalone line item; recent opportunities show school districts, county parks departments, health coalitions, and state procurement offices bundling produce with other food commodities, non-food supplies, and kitchen products into consolidated food-service contracts. Vendors compete on product quality, delivery schedule reliability, food-safety compliance, pricing, and ability to meet seasonal and volume fluctuations. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (operating National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs), county governments managing recreational facilities and park concessions, state procurement offices, and healthcare coalitions sourcing for institutional meal service.

Recent activity spans multiple states and issuing body types. The Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB on May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) for approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits as part of the National School Lunch Program across three schools. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) posted an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 (due March 6, 2025) for diverse food and beverage options at North Collier Regional Park concession facilities, with a 10-point local-vendor preference. Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce proposal solicitation on August 7, 2026 (due August 21, 2026) seeking qualified produce vendors for the 2026-2027 contract period. The State of Georgia issued a bid request on May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026) for food, supplies, and other kitchen products. Early County Schools emphasizes domestic sourcing, whole-grain compliance, and low-sodium formulations; delivery logistics, temperature control, stock rotation, and USDA documentation are contractual requirements. Contract terms typically run one fiscal year with renewal or extension options, and vendors must carry liability insurance, maintain HACCP plans, and comply with Buy American provisions.