UNSPSC 50586804: Non GMO arrow root

The variety of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO arrow root. 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 50586804 Non GMO arrow root (Commodity) covers specialty produce and food ingredients procured by state and local governments for food service operations. Recent opportunities under this code span fresh-produce supply contracts for school nutrition programs, healthcare facilities, and recreational food concessions, though the actual commodity scope in current solicitations extends well beyond non-GMO arrow root alone to encompass broader fresh-vegetable and produce categories. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under the code include county parks and recreation divisions, school districts, state education agencies, and healthcare coalitions. Early County Board of Education, Marion Health Care Coalition, Collier County Board of County Commissioners, and the State of Georgia appear as active recent buyers.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Florida. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) posted line-by-line food and produce bids for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program with a response deadline of June 8, 2026, specifying approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives. Marion Health Care Coalition (location not specified in summary but likely Florida-based given the Marion county identifier) sought produce proposals by August 21, 2026 for the 2026–2027 contract period covering fresh fruits and vegetables with food safety compliance and product freshness guarantees. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park with a response deadline of March 6, 2025, which includes concession food offerings alongside produce components. The State of Georgia posted a general food and kitchen products bid with response due June 22, 2026.