UNSPSC 50594607: Dried Non GMO red leaf lettuce

The variety of Non GMO lettuce known as Non GMO red leaf lettuce 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 50594607 Dried Non GMO red leaf lettuce is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure fresh and processed produce for school nutrition programs, senior meal services, and institutional food service operations. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring dried and fresh leafy greens as part of broader grocery and produce contracts supporting child nutrition, adult meal programs, and food service at state-supported facilities. The code sits within larger food procurement efforts where dried lettuce and similar produce items are bundled with hundreds of line items spanning vegetables, fruits, dairy, proteins, and prepared foods. Issuing bodies include school districts (independent districts and county boards of education), state health and human services agencies, county commissioners, and municipal education departments. School nutrition programs dominate the recent activity, driven by National School Lunch Program compliance requirements and Buy American provisions mandating domestic agricultural content.

Recent opportunities span Connecticut, Texas, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases posted a grocery items IFB (BNB052266) for the Bridgeport Board of Education Food & Nutrition Services Department with a response date of June 30, 2026, covering over 1,100 line items including vegetables and leafy greens for July 2026–June 2027 delivery. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia posted a fresh produce IFB (SN002-2027) due June 26, 2026, specifying over 200 produce line items including leafy greens for the 2026–27 school year. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted a food and consumable products IFB (HHS0017449) for the El Paso State Supported Living Center due July 13, 2026, with historical value of $1.5 million for the prior period. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners in Florida posted a senior meals preparation and delivery services ITB (ITB-26-00289) due June 25, 2026, valued at $17,832,659.90 over three years. The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products solicitation (PE55645NONST2026000000009) due June 22, 2026.