UNSPSC 50586863: Non GMO udo

The variety of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO udo. 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 50586863 Non GMO udo is a Commodity code that captures fresh produce and food items state and local governments source for food-service operations, parks concessions, school nutrition programs, and institutional foodservice. Recent solicitations under this code show state and local buyers purchasing produce, fresh fruits and vegetables, and ancillary food-service items to supply cafeterias, water parks, regional parks, school lunch and breakfast programs, and healthcare facilities. The mix of issuing bodies includes county governments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), school districts (Early County Board of Education), state procurement offices (State of Georgia), and healthcare-affiliated organizations (Marion Health Care Coalition). Vendors typically must meet food-safety compliance standards, maintain temperature and freshness guarantees, comply with domestic-sourcing and nutritional specifications (including whole-grain and low-sodium preferences in school settings), carry appropriate insurance, and in some cases satisfy E-Verify and Buy American requirements.

Recent activity spans Florida, Georgia, and appears to include healthcare purchasing in addition to county parks and school districts. The Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) in October 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park and concession facilities with a response date of March 6, 2025, offering a local-vendor preference of 10 evaluation points for vendors meeting Collier or Lee County residency criteria. Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line bid solicitation due June 8, 2026 for 300+ food items and related supplies across three schools under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain bread meeting USDA 2024 Final Rule specifications, and fluid milk meeting grade and temperature requirements. Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce proposals due August 21, 2026 for the 2026-2027 contract period. The State of Georgia issued a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026 with full scope in an attached specification document.