UNSPSC 50586512: Non GMO hubbard squash

The variety of Non GMO winter squashes and Non GMO winter pumpkins known as Non GMO hubbard 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 50586512 Non GMO hubbard squash is a Commodity code representing fresh vegetable procurement by state and local public bodies. State and local governments buy non-GMO squash and similar fresh produce through food-service contracts that supply institutional kitchens, parks and recreation concession operations, healthcare facilities, and school districts. The work encompasses sourcing and delivery of fresh vegetables meeting food-safety standards, often with emphasis on domestic sourcing, seasonal availability accommodation, and compliance with nutritional or ingredient specifications. Issuing bodies include county procurement offices (Collier County), regional healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), state agriculture or procurement departments (State of Georgia), and school district purchasing operations (Early County Board of Education). The mix reflects produce procurement spanning institutional food service across parks, healthcare, state operations, and K-12 nutrition programs.

Recent activity spans the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Collier County (Florida) posted an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park including concession facilities, with proposals due March 6, 2025 and a local-vendor preference worth ten evaluation points. Marion Health Care Coalition posted a Produce Proposals RFQ on August 7, 2026 with a response deadline of August 21, 2026, covering fresh fruits and vegetables for the 2026-2027 contract period. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued a line-by-line food bid on May 11, 2026 due June 8, 2026 that includes approximately 300+ food items spanning vegetables and fruits, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain and low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives; the contract period runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with renewal options. The State of Georgia posted a broad food, supplies, and kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026 due June 22, 2026; full scope details are contained in the attached solicitation document.