UNSPSC 50596112: Dried Non GMO sigmaleaf spinach

The variety of Non GMO spinach known as Non GMO sigmaleaf 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 50596112 Dried Non GMO sigmaleaf spinach is a Commodity code covering specialty dried vegetables procured by state and local school districts, county health agencies, and other public nutrition programs. State and local governments buy this item as part of broader fresh and processed food supply contracts that support the National School Lunch Program, senior nutrition services, and other subsidized meal programs. Recent solicitations show dried spinach and similar produce items bundled within larger grocery and food-supply RFPs and IFBs that span hundreds of line items across vegetables, fruits, proteins, and prepared goods. The code sees activity from school districts of varying sizes, county boards of education, state supported living centers, and county health departments managing congregate and home-delivery nutrition services. Vendors must navigate Buy American agricultural content requirements (typically 51 percent domestic commodity minimum), USDA compliance documentation, HACCP plans, nutritional specification compliance including Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act standards, food safety certifications, and extensive liability insurance.

Recent opportunities soliciting under or alongside this code include the City of Bridgeport Board of Education's IFB for over 1,100 grocery line items (due June 30, 2026), the Hancock County Board of Education's fresh produce RFP spanning 200+ line items (due June 26, 2026), the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's food and consumable products IFB for the El Paso State Supported Living Center with an estimated prior-year value of $1.5 million (due July 13, 2026), Hillsborough County's senior meal preparation and delivery services ITB valued at $17.8 million over three years (due June 25, 2026), and the Pascagoula-Gautier School District's packaged meal box procurement (due April 29, 2026). Activity is distributed across Connecticut, Georgia, Florida, Texas, and Mississippi. School districts and county nutrition programs constitute the primary buyer class, with state agencies and special-purpose districts participating less frequently. Pricing is typically firm fixed with no surcharges permitted; payment terms run Net 30 to Net 45 days. Samples are subject to blind testing and laboratory analysis at vendor expense in school district procurements.