UNSPSC 50586805: Non GMO arrowhead

The variety of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO arrowhead. 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 50586805 Non GMO arrowhead is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh produce sourcing for state and local food service operations, though the recent solicitation record shows little activity specifically tagged to arrowhead or this exact code. The recent opportunities under this code actually span broader fresh produce procurement — including general fruits and vegetables, school lunch program staples, and concession-facility food service. State and local issuing bodies soliciting produce include school districts (Early County Board of Education), county governments (Collier County), health care coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). The work involves vendor qualification for quality standards, delivery timelines, volume requirements, food safety compliance, and adherence to domestic sourcing and specialty dietary preferences where applicable. School districts emphasize USDA compliance, whole-grain and low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, while park concessionaires focus on variety and menu flexibility across multiple venues.

Recent activity appears concentrated in Georgia and Florida. The Early County Board of Education (Georgia) released an IFB on May 11, 2026, due June 8, 2026, for approximately 300+ food items including meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, vegetables, fruits, and grains, with contract period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and renewal options. Collier County (Florida) issued an ITN on October 8, 2026, due March 6, 2025, for food vendor services at North Collier Regional Park with a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points and a three-year term with two one-year renewals. Marion Health Care Coalition (location not specified in source) posted a produce RFP on August 7, 2026, due August 21, 2026, for fresh fruits and vegetables delivery during the 2026-2027 contract period. The State of Georgia posted a general food supplies bid on May 15, 2026, due June 22, 2026, without detailed scope in the summary. School district and county procurement offices dominate the issuing bodies in this record, with emphasis on contract compliance, liability insurance, and vendor performance reporting.