UNSPSC 50596612: Dried Non GMO hubbard squash

The variety of Non GMO winter squashes and winter pumpkins known as Non GMO hubbard 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 50596612 Dried Non GMO hubbard squash (Commodity) reflects state and local government procurement of packaged and fresh food items for school nutrition programs, senior meal services, and institutional food operations. The code sits within a broader ecosystem of bulk food and produce sourcing where state and local buyers specify product specifications, nutritional compliance, and domestic content requirements. The recent solicitations under this code span school districts, county boards of education, state health and human services agencies, and county commissions — all procuring grocery items, fresh produce, and prepared meals as part of federally funded child nutrition programs, senior meal delivery, and institutional food service. The scope includes items such as fresh produce (apples, berries, root vegetables, leafy greens), packaged grocery staples (cereals, dairy, snack items, beverages), and specialty nutritional items, all subject to Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act nutrition standards, Buy American domestic content thresholds (typically 51 percent domestic agricultural ingredients), HACCP food safety protocols, and blind testing or specification-based acceptance.

Recent activity spans Connecticut, Texas, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi. The City of Bridgeport Board of Education (Bridgeport, Connecticut) posted an IFB for over 1,100 line items of grocery items supporting the National School Lunch Program with delivery through June 30, 2027, requiring 51 percent domestic agricultural content and compliance with USDA and CFR nutritional standards (Solicitation BNB052266, due June 30, 2026). Hancock County Board of Education (Sparta, Georgia) issued an IFB for fresh produce spanning more than 200 line items with delivery to three school sites and firm pricing through June 30, 2027 (Solicitation PE67080NONST2027000000013, due June 26, 2026). The Texas Health and Human Services Commission procured food and consumable products for the El Paso State Supported Living Center under IFB HHS0017449 with a historical contract value of $1.5 million annually and responses due July 13, 2026. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners (Hillsborough, Florida) solicited senior meal preparation and delivery services with an estimated three-year contract value of $17,832,659.90 under ITB 26-00289 (due June 25, 2026). The State of Georgia requested bids on food, supplies, and kitchen products (due June 22, 2026), and the Pascagoula-Gautier School District (Mississippi) solicited packaged 7-day meal boxes under Bid 609-26 (due April 29, 2026).