UNSPSC 50581901: Non GMO action beets

The variety of Non GMO beets known as Non GMO action 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 50581901 Non GMO action beets is a Commodity code covering fresh produce sourced through state and local food-service procurement. The code sees active solicitation across county parks departments, health-care coalitions, state procurement offices, and school districts seeking fresh fruits and vegetables for food-service operations. The work being solicited is narrower than the abstract code name suggests: jurisdictions are buying fresh produce through standing contracts and competitive bids, not specifically non-GMO beets as a standalone line item. The representative opportunities show produce appearing as part of broader food-service scopes—concession operations at regional parks, hospital food service, institutional kitchen supplies for state agencies, and National School Lunch Program sourcing for school districts. Vendors are expected to meet health and food-safety compliance, maintain quality and freshness standards, deliver on schedule, and provide competitive wholesale pricing.

Recent activity spans Florida (Collier County Parks and Marion Health Care Coalition) and Georgia (state procurement and Early County Board of Education), with opportunities posted between May and October 2026. The Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park due March 6, 2025, requiring vendors to provide diverse food and beverage options across multiple venues with compliance with food-safety regulations and a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points. Early County Board of Education released a line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026 covering 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits, emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, with a contract period running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and renewal options. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals due August 21, 2026 for the 2026-2027 period. The State of Georgia requested bids on food, supplies, and other kitchen products with a June 22, 2026 deadline.