UNSPSC 50586519: Non GMO warted hubbard squash

The variety of Non GMO winter squashes and Non GMO winter pumpkins known as Non GMO warted 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 50586519 Non GMO warted hubbard squash is a Commodity code covering fresh produce procurement by state and local food-service buyers, though the code's specific produce type sees limited recent solicitation activity relative to broader produce categories. State and local governments buying under this code span school districts, county parks and recreation departments, healthcare coalitions, and state purchasing offices. The work involves supplying fresh vegetables meeting food-safety compliance, delivery schedules, quality standards, and in some cases specialized sourcing preferences such as non-GMO certification, domestic sourcing, or low-sodium and additive-free formulations. School districts dominate the buyer base, with food-service procurement tied to National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program operations across multiple sites; county parks and recreation departments procure food services for concessions at athletic facilities and water parks; state agencies and healthcare coalitions source produce for operational food services. Vendors typically bear transportation and delivery costs to designated locations and must maintain temperature control, stock rotation, and food-safety documentation including HACCP plans and recall procedures.

Recent opportunities show activity concentrated in the Southeast. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued a line-by-line IFB for approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for three schools, bids due June 8, 2026, emphasizing domestic sourcing and low-sodium, additive-free options. Marion Health Care Coalition (location not specified in source) solicited produce proposals for 2026-2027, due August 21, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division (Florida) issued an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park and affiliated concession facilities, proposals due March 6, 2025, with a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points. The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026, with full scope in an attached document. The code shows modest recent activity; broader produce and food-service categories likely capture higher volume in state and local procurement.