UNSPSC 50581900: Non GMO beets

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO beets. 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 50581900 Non GMO beets is a Class code that captures fresh produce procurement by state and local governments, primarily school districts, parks and recreation authorities, and healthcare coalitions. State and local buyers under this code solicit fresh fruits and vegetables through line-item food bids tied to school meal programs, concession operations, and institutional food service. The Early County Board of Education's June 2026 IFB for National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program supplies, for example, included approximately 300+ food items spanning vegetables, fruits, meats, poultry, seafood, and dairy with delivery requirements, USDA compliance, and domestic sourcing preferences. Similarly, Collier County's March 2026 ITN for North Collier Regional Park food services required a qualified food vendor to provide diverse, high-quality food and beverage options across multiple venues with health and food-safety compliance. Marion Health Care Coalition issued a produce proposal solicitation in August 2026 for fresh fruits and vegetables to support operational food service. Issuing bodies include county boards of education, county parks and recreation divisions, county procurement offices, and regional healthcare coalitions.

Recent activity spans Florida, Georgia, and multi-jurisdictional healthcare networks. The Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB due June 8, 2026 for food products supporting school meal programs with line-by-line bidding, USDA whole-grain and whole-milk specifications, domestic sourcing preference, and a July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 contract term with renewal options. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an ITN due March 6, 2025 for food services at North Collier Regional Park with a 10-point local-vendor preference for Collier or Lee County business addresses and a three-year term with two one-year renewal options. Marion Health Care Coalition (state not specified in source) solicited produce proposals due August 21, 2026. The State of Georgia issued a general food, supplies, and kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026, though the full scope was attached and not detailed in the available summary.