UNSPSC 50586848: Non GMO palm hearts

The variety of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO palm hearts. 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 50586848 Non GMO palm hearts is a Commodity code covering specialized fresh produce items, specifically non-GMO palm hearts, that state and local governments procure for food service operations across parks, health-care facilities, and school nutrition programs. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show that issuing bodies are purchasing fresh produce more broadly — including fruits, vegetables, and specialty items — to support cafeteria operations, concession facilities, and institutional food service. The mix of issuing bodies spans county parks and recreation departments, school districts, state purchasing offices, and regional health-care coalitions. These jurisdictions are seeking vendors capable of meeting food safety compliance, delivery schedules, volume requirements, and increasingly demanding sourcing preferences such as non-GMO certification, domestic origin, and specialty dietary accommodations.

Recent activity appears concentrated in the Southeast, with documented solicitations from Collier County (Florida), Marion Health Care Coalition (location not specified in summary data), the State of Georgia, and Early County Board of Education (Georgia). The Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) in October 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park, with responses due March 6, 2025, seeking food vendors to supply diverse, high-quality food and beverage options across multiple park venues and concession facilities; the contract applies a 10-point local-vendor preference. Early County Board of Education posted an IFB in May 2026 for line-by-line food bids due June 8, 2026, encompassing 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for school lunch and breakfast programs, with emphasis on domestic sourcing and whole-grain specifications. The State of Georgia issued a bid request in May 2026 due June 22, 2026 for food, supplies, and other kitchen products. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals in August 2026 due August 21, 2026 for fresh fruits and vegetables delivery during the 2026-2027 contract period.