UNSPSC 50586859: Non GMO tendergreen

The variety of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO tendergreen. 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 50586859 Non GMO tendergreen, a Commodity code, describes fresh produce items that state and local governments procure for food service operations, school nutrition programs, parks and recreation concessions, and healthcare facility dining. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing produce—including fresh vegetables and fruits—as standalone line items within broader food procurement or as components of contracted food-service packages. The issuing bodies span county parks and recreation departments (Collier County), school districts (Early County Board of Education), state procurement offices (State of Georgia), and healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). Work under the code involves meeting specified quality standards, delivery timelines, volume commitments, food-safety compliance, product-freshness guarantees, and seasonal pricing adjustments. Vendors typically bear responsibility for transportation and delivery to multiple designated locations and must maintain documentation of freshness, temperature control where applicable, and compliance with USDA sourcing preferences where domestic-sourcing or non-GMO specifications are included.

Activity centers in Florida and Georgia based on recent postings. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) on October 8, 2026, for food services at North Collier Regional Park (response due March 6, 2025), which includes fresh food items alongside prepared concessions; Marion Health Care Coalition issued a produce proposal solicitation on August 7, 2026 (due August 21, 2026); Early County Board of Education issued line-by-line food bids on May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026), specifying vegetables and fruits among 300+ food items for school nutrition programs; and the State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026). School districts and county governments appear to be the primary repeat issuing bodies under this code in the recent cycle.