UNSPSC 50592402: Dried Non GMO gobbi cardoons

The variety of Non GMO cardoons known as Non GMO gobbi cardoons that have been dried for preservation. 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 50592402 Dried Non GMO gobbi cardoons is a Commodity code that in practice captures fresh and processed produce sourcing for institutional food service — school nutrition programs, senior meal services, and state-supported living facilities. State and local governments buy under this code primarily when soliciting fresh produce, packaged meal components, and consumable food items for cafeteria operations, congregate dining, home-delivered meal programs, and emergency nutrition services. The issuing bodies are school districts (including special education and summer food programs), county boards of education, state health and human services agencies, and county social services departments managing senior nutrition contracts. Solicitations typically require compliance with Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content in processed items), HACCP food safety plans, nutritional standards under the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act or equivalent state regulations, and detailed product specifications spanning case sizes, delivery schedules, and packaging requirements.

Recent activity spans multiple states and issuing bodies. The Bridgeport Board of Education (Connecticut) posted an IFB for over 1,100 grocery line items with a June 30, 2026 deadline, requiring firm pricing through June 30, 2027, blind product testing, and emergency 24-hour stock availability. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) sought fresh produce across 200-plus line items with a June 26, 2026 deadline and firm pricing through June 30, 2027. The State of Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued an IFB for food and consumables supporting the El Paso State Supported Living Center with a July 13, 2026 deadline and an estimated prior-period value of $1.5 million. Hillsborough County (Florida) posted a three-year senior meal preparation and delivery ITB valued at $17.8 million with a June 25, 2026 deadline, requiring licensed catering and Florida Department of Elderly Affairs accreditation. The State of Georgia and Pascagoula-Gautier School District (Mississippi) also posted procurements in this timeframe. Pricing is consistently firm for the contract term unless major market changes or federal minimum wage increases occur, with Net 30 to Net 45 payment terms standard.