UNSPSC 50586808: Non GMO bamboo shoots

The variety of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO bamboo shoots. 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 50586808 Non GMO bamboo shoots (Commodity) captures fresh produce sourcing for state and local food service operations, though recent solicitations show the code being applied to broader fresh-produce categories rather than bamboo shoots specifically. State and local governments buy fresh fruits, vegetables, and produce items through this code to supply school nutrition programs, county parks and recreation food concessions, healthcare facilities, and state institutional feeding operations. Issuing bodies include county school districts, county parks departments, state procurement offices, and healthcare coalitions. The solicitations emphasize compliance with food-safety regulations, HACCP documentation, domestic sourcing preferences where applicable, nutritional standards (whole-grain and low-sodium specifications in school settings), temperature-controlled delivery, and vendor insurance requirements ranging from $500,000 to $1,000,000 general liability coverage depending on contract scope.

Recent activity spans multiple states and jurisdiction types. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) posted a line-by-line bid for 300+ food items to support the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs with responses due June 8, 2026; the State of Georgia issued a separate food, supplies, and kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) sought a food-services vendor for North Collier Regional Park via Invitation to Negotiate with proposals due March 6, 2025 and a 10-point local-vendor preference. Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce-supply proposal request due August 21, 2026. School districts and county procurement offices dominate the recent issuing-body mix, with contract terms typically running one year or longer, firm pricing requirements grounded in USDA benchmarks or market indices, and allowances for piggybacking by peer jurisdictions on awarded terms.