UNSPSC 50586851: Non GMO raddichios

The variety of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO raddichios. 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 50586851 Non GMO raddichios is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The recent opportunities posted under this code do not target non-GMO radicchio supply; instead, they span broad fresh produce procurement for school nutrition programs, state facilities, and institutional food service operations. The code appears to be a mislabeling issue — state and local buyers are acquiring comprehensive fresh produce portfolios (apples, bananas, broccoli, carrots, peppers, tomatoes, leafy greens, and dozens of other items) but are not specifically seeking radicchio, GMO or otherwise, in the visible solicitation set.

School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, including the Northside Independent School District in San Antonio, Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, Bulloch County School District in Georgia, Early County Board of Education in Georgia, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, and Douglas County School System in Georgia, alongside state-level produce procurement from Georgia and institutional buyers such as Rockwood School District in Missouri and McAllen Independent School District in Texas. Recent representative opportunities include the Early County Board of Education line-by-line food bid (RFP with June 8, 2026 response deadline) covering 300+ food items with emphasis on domestic sourcing and whole-grain specifications, the Northside Independent School District fresh produce RFP (response deadline May 7, 2026) evaluated on a 35% price, 25% extent-of-goods, 15% quality mix, and the Hillsborough County Public Schools Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program RFP (March 11, 2026 deadline, with estimated $600,000 annual budget) requiring GAP certification and monthly menu coordination. Georgia, Texas, Florida, and Missouri show the strongest recent activity, with Georgia school districts appearing in the majority of posted opportunities. The code's abstract definition and the actual procurement mismatch suggests that buyers tagging opportunities here should verify whether the produce line items actually include non-GMO radicchio; current evidence does not support active market demand for this specific commodity at state and local level.