UNSPSC 50594405: Dried Non GMO prelina leeks

The variety of Non GMO leeks known as Non GMO prelina leeks 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 50594405 Dried Non GMO prelina leeks, a Commodity code, nominally covers specialty dried vegetables, but recent state and local procurement activity under this code actually spans broad food service and nutrition sourcing for schools, senior meal programs, and state facilities. State and local governments procure fresh produce, packaged meals, grocery items, and consumables under this code to support school lunch programs, senior nutrition initiatives, and institutional food service operations. The issuing bodies are primarily school districts and county boards of education, state health and human services agencies, and county commissioners. Solicitations uniformly require compliance with the Buy American provision (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content in processed items where applicable), adherence to nutrition standards such as the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act, HACCP plans, and extensive insurance and compliance documentation.

Recent activity spans multiple states and jurisdictions. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases posted an RFB for grocery items supporting the Bridgeport Board of Education's Food & Nutrition Services (BNB052266, due June 30, 2026), covering over 1,100 line items and requiring blind testing and firm pricing through June 30, 2027. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia issued an IFB for fresh produce encompassing over 200 line items of apples, berries, vegetables, and specialty produce for the 2026-27 school year (PE67080NONST2027000000013, due June 26, 2026). The Texas Health and Human Services Commission solicited food and consumables for the El Paso State Supported Living Center under IFB HHS0017449 (due July 11, 2026), with historical volume of $1.5 million annually. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners in Florida posted an ITB for senior meal preparation and delivery services estimated at $17.8 million over three years (ITB2600289, due June 25, 2026), requiring licensed caterers and extensive compliance. The State of Georgia and Pascagoula-Gautier School District in Mississippi also posted food sourcing solicitations in May and April 2026.