UNSPSC 50586803: Non GMO apio

The variety of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO apio. 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 50586803 Non GMO apio is a Commodity code capturing fresh produce procurement by state and local food service operations. The work being solicited under this code includes provision and delivery of fresh vegetables to support institutional food service — school lunch and breakfast programs, regional parks and recreation facilities, and health care operations. Issuing bodies include county boards of education, county parks and recreation departments, county procurement offices, and regional health care coalitions. The code sees activity across multiple states, with recent solicitations from Georgia, Florida (Collier County), and Marion County jurisdictions.

Recent opportunities include Early County Board of Education requesting line-by-line bids for approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with bids due June 8, 2026; the State of Georgia requesting bids on food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026; Marion Health Care Coalition seeking proposals from qualified produce vendors for the 2026-2027 contract period with proposals due August 21, 2026; and Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division issuing an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park including concession facilities, with proposals due March 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. EST. The Collier County opportunity applied a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points for vendors meeting permanent business address and employee residency criteria in Collier or Lee County.