UNSPSC 50586806: Non GMO arugula

The variety of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO arugula. 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 50586806 Non GMO arugula is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure fresh produce — specifically leafy greens and vegetables meeting non-GMO specifications — for food service operations across parks, schools, healthcare facilities, and institutional dining. Recent solicitations show this code captures broader fresh-produce procurement in institutional settings where quality, food-safety compliance, and sourcing preferences drive vendor selection. Issuing bodies span county parks and recreation divisions, school districts, state purchasing offices, and healthcare coalitions. The Early County Board of Education solicitation exemplifies the scale: bids sought for 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and products without artificial additives. The Collier County Board of County Commissioners similarly sought food services (including produce components) for regional parks, emphasizing menu variety and compliance with health and food-safety regulations. Marion Health Care Coalition's August 2026 produce solicitation targeted fresh fruits and vegetables for the 2026-2027 contract period, with deliveries tied to operational needs and seasonal availability.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia (State of Georgia food supplies solicitation, May 2026; Early County Board of Education produce and food bid, June 2026) and Florida (Collier County parks food services, March 2025; Marion Health Care Coalition produce proposals, August 2026). The Early County Board of Education IFB (due June 8, 2026) and Marion Health Care Coalition RFP (due August 21, 2026) represent the most granular recent opportunities. Early County's bid explicitly includes vegetables and fruits across 300+ line items, with domestic sourcing preference, low-sodium formulations, and products free of artificial additives. Collier County's Invitation to Negotiate (due March 6, 2025) required food vendors to supply diverse beverage and food options across multiple park venues, with a 10-point local-vendor preference for Collier or Lee County businesses. Procurement bodies show preference for vendors with food-safety certifications, liability insurance ($500,000 to $1,000,000), E-Verify enrollment, and documented compliance with HACCP, USDA Buy American provisions, and food-recall procedures.