UNSPSC 50586818: Non GMO chickpeas

The variety of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO chickpeas. 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 50586818 Non GMO chickpeas is a Commodity code that captures fresh produce sourcing for state and local food service operations, though recent opportunities tagged under this code span a broader range of produce and food-service procurement than the nominal product name suggests. State and local buyers use this code to solicit fresh fruits, vegetables, and specialty produce items for school meal programs, parks and recreation concessions, healthcare facilities, and other public food-service venues. The issuing bodies include county governments, school districts, healthcare coalitions, and state procurement offices. Solicitations typically require vendors to meet food-safety compliance standards, USDA sourcing preferences where applicable, delivery-schedule commitments, and quality guarantees; some specify domestic-sourcing priorities or specialty attributes such as non-GMO or low-sodium formulations. Vendors compete on price, product freshness, delivery reliability, and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Recent activity spans multiple states and issuing-body types. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) posted a line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026 covering approximately 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, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives across three schools for the contract period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026. Marion Health Care Coalition (MHCC) sought produce proposals due August 21, 2026 for the 2026-2027 contract period covering fresh fruits and vegetables. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) due March 6, 2025 for food services at North Collier Regional Park, requiring concession vendors to provide diverse food and beverage options across multiple venues, with a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points and a three-year contract term with two one-year renewal options.