UNSPSC 50594200: Dried Non GMO kale

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO kale that has 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 50594200 Dried Non GMO Kale, a Class code, shows minimal alignment between its nominal scope and actual state and local procurement activity. The recent opportunities block contains no solicitations for dried non-GMO kale or similar specialty produce items; instead, the tagged opportunities span comprehensive grocery procurement, fresh produce supply, meal preparation and delivery services, and food service distribution — none of which center on dried kale as a line item or focal category. The mismatch suggests either broad mis-tagging of opportunities under this code or that dried non-GMO kale does not constitute a material procurement category in state and local markets today.

The recent opportunities identified under this code nomenclature predominantly involve school districts, county boards of education, and municipal authorities in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, and Virginia procuring fresh produce (apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, leafy greens), general grocery staples, and food service contracts valued at $1.5 million to $17.8 million annually. Issuing bodies include Bridgeport Public Schools (Connecticut), Fairfax County Public Schools (Virginia), Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), Douglas County School System (Georgia), Bulloch County Board of Education (Georgia), Pascagoula-Gautier School District (Mississippi), Meriden Public Schools (Connecticut), Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners (Florida), Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and the City of Dallas. Representative solicitations include Bridgeport's IFB for 1,100+ line-item grocery items due June 30, 2026; Hancock County's IFB for fresh produce spanning 200+ items due June 26, 2026; and Hillsborough County's ITB for senior meal preparation and delivery valued at $17.8 million over three years due June 25, 2026. The code shows no current market activity for dried non-GMO kale as a standalone procurement focus.