UNSPSC 50593614: Dried Non GMO witloof zoom endives

The variety of Non GMO endives known as Non GMO witloof zoom 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 50593614 Dried Non GMO witloof zoom endives is a Commodity code that nominally covers specialty preserved vegetables, but the recent state and local opportunities posted under this code show little alignment with dried endives specifically. Instead, the opportunities reflect broad food service procurement spanning fresh produce, packaged meals, grocery items, and meal preparation and delivery services across school districts, county governments, and state agencies. The actual work being solicited includes fresh produce sourcing for school nutrition programs, comprehensive grocery item supply for school food services under National School Lunch Program compliance, and senior meal preparation and delivery across congregate and home-based settings. Issuing bodies include school districts (Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, Pascagoula-Gautier School District in Mississippi, Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut), county governments (Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners in Florida), state health and human services agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State of Georgia), and special-purpose food service contractors operating within those jurisdictions.

The geographic spread of recent activity spans Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Connecticut, and Texas. Representative opportunities include Hillsborough County's competitive sealed bid for senior meal preparation and delivery services—estimated at $17.8 million over three years with bids due June 25, 2026—and Hancock County Schools' IFB for fresh produce covering over 200 line items with bids due June 26, 2026. The Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases issued an IFB for over 1,100 grocery items supporting the National School Lunch Program with an electronic bid deadline of June 30, 2026. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted an IFB for food and consumables to supply the El Paso State Supported Living Center, with historical volume of $1.5 million annually and a July 13, 2026 deadline. All opportunities require Buy American or domestic content compliance, comprehensive insurance, HACCP or food safety certification, and adherence to nutritional and regulatory standards under federal child nutrition or adult care food programs. The code shows active but broad procurement activity with no concentration in the dried endives product line itself.