UNSPSC 50596215: Dried Non GMO miniature squash

The variety of Non GMO summer squashes and summer pumpkins known as Non GMO miniature squash 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 50596215 Dried Non GMO miniature squash is a Commodity code that captures preserved vegetable products supplied to institutional food service programs, principally school nutrition departments, state health and human services facilities, and senior meal programs. State and local governments procure dried miniature squash as part of broader food-service contracts that span breakfast items, lunch components, fresh produce, and shelf-stable inventory supporting National School Lunch Program compliance, Buy American provisions, and nutritional standards under the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act. Issuing bodies include city education departments, county boards of education, state health and human services commissions, and county social services agencies. School districts and education departments represent the largest share of recent activity, with multiple school-system nutrition offices soliciting comprehensive grocery and produce contracts that reference the UNSPSC taxonomy for component line items.

Recent opportunities posted across Connecticut, Texas, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi demonstrate geographic spread and procurement volume in this space. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases issued RFB BNB052266 in June 2026 for over 1,100 grocery line items supporting the Bridgeport Board of Education's Food & Nutrition Services, with electronic bids due June 30, 2026, and contract performance July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, subject to 51 percent domestic agricultural content and blind testing of samples at vendor expense. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) solicited fresh produce under IFB SN002-2027 with sealed bids due June 26, 2026, covering over 200 line items of produce across apple varieties, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, and specialty fruits for delivery to three school sites. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products to supply the El Paso State Supported Living Center, with proposals due July 13, 2026, reflecting a prior-period historical spend of $1.5 million and award made on best-value criteria. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued ITB 26-00289 for senior meal preparation and delivery services with an estimated three-year value of $17,832,659.90, requiring caterer licensure on the Florida Department of Elderly Affairs Adult Care Food Program Caterer List at bid submission.