UNSPSC 50596103: Dried Non GMO giant winter spinach

The variety of Non GMO spinach known as Non GMO giant winter spinach 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 50596103 Dried Non GMO giant winter spinach is a Commodity code that encompasses specialty vegetable products procured by state and local public bodies, particularly school districts and social service agencies meeting federal nutrition standards. Recent state and local solicitations under this code target dried or processed spinach and similar specialty produce items as components of broader food service contracts rather than as standalone commodity purchases. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, supplemented by state health and human services agencies supplying congregate meal programs and state-supported living facilities. The work involves supply and delivery of USDA-compliant produce meeting Buy American requirements (minimum 51% domestic agricultural content for processed items), nutritional labeling standards under the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, food safety protocols including HACCP plans, and strict temperature and sanitation controls during transport and storage.

Recent activity concentrates in the Southeast and mid-Atlantic regions. The City of Bridgeport Board of Education solicited grocery items spanning 1,100 line items including vegetables under IFB BNB052266 (due June 30, 2026); the Texas Health and Human Services Commission procured food and consumable products for the El Paso State Supported Living Center under IFB HHS0017449 (due July 13, 2026); Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia bid fresh produce including leafy greens under IFB SN002-2027 (due June 26, 2026); Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia issued IFB 2000004323 for Master Grocery K-12 (due April 27, 2026); and the Douglas County School System in Georgia solicited fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative under RFP SN 26-004 with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One alone (due March 4, 2026). These procurements require firm fixed pricing, prepaid freight, on-demand emergency delivery capability within 24 hours, and vendor participation in e-procurement ordering platforms; most incorporate multi-year renewal options and payment terms of Net 30 to Net 45 days.