UNSPSC 50586865: Non GMO water spinach

The variety of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO water spinach. 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 50586865 Non GMO water spinach is a Commodity code representing fresh produce items, specifically leafy vegetables and related fresh food products that state and local governments procure for institutional food service operations. State and local solicitations under this code span county parks departments, school districts, healthcare coalitions, and state purchasing entities. The work involves supplying fresh produce meeting quality, food-safety, and delivery standards for parks concession operations, school lunch and breakfast programs, and institutional food service providers. Vendors must comply with food-safety regulations, maintain product freshness guarantees, meet HACCP and traceability requirements, and often deliver on fixed schedules to multiple locations.

Recent activity shows issuing bodies concentrated in county parks and recreation divisions, school districts, and healthcare coalitions. Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division posted an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN, due March 6, 2025) for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including concession facilities across multiple venues, with a 10-point local-vendor preference for Collier or Lee County businesses. Early County Board of Education issued a line-by-line bid (due June 8, 2026) for 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools, emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and products without added sugars or artificial additives. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals (due August 21, 2026) for fresh fruits and vegetables delivery during the 2026-2027 contract period. The State of Georgia posted a bid for food, supplies, and other kitchen products (due June 22, 2026). Geographic activity centers in Florida and Georgia, with school-district procurement appearing as a consistent buyer category across the recent opportunities.