UNSPSC 50593611: Dried Non GMO soncino endives

The variety of Non GMO endives known as Non GMO soncino endives 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 50593611 Dried Non GMO soncino endives is a Commodity code that nominally names a single produce item, but state and local procurement activity under this code does not reflect a narrow focus on soncino endives specifically. Instead, the recent opportunities tagged to this code show broad grocery and food-service procurement spanning produce, proteins, dairy, frozen goods, condiments, and meal-delivery services for school nutrition programs, senior meal services, and state-supported facilities. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and county education boards (Bridgeport Board of Education, Hancock County Board of Education, Pascagoula-Gautier School District), with one county health and human services agency (Texas HHSC El Paso State Supported Living Center) and one county board of commissioners (Hillsborough County, Florida). The work includes fresh produce procurement, packaged commodity sourcing for institutional food service, and contracted meal preparation and delivery, all governed by National School Lunch Program compliance, Buy American provisions (typically 51 percent domestic agricultural content), HACCP food safety plans, and nutrition standards under the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act or equivalent state/federal frameworks.

Recent activity spans Connecticut, Texas, Georgia, Mississippi, and Florida. Representative solicitations include the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases IFB for grocery items (over 1,100 line items, electronic bids due June 30, 2026, contract term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027); Texas HHSC IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products at El Paso State Supported Living Center (proposals due July 13, 2026, prior-period value $1.5 million, initial term September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027); Hancock County Board of Education IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items (bids due June 26, 2026, contract July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027); and Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners ITB for senior meal preparation and delivery services (bids due June 25, 2026, estimated three-year value $17,832,659.90). All require firm fixed pricing with no fuel or freight surcharges, Net 45 payment terms, blind product testing, and comprehensive vendor insurance and compliance documentation.