UNSPSC 50581904: Non GMO boltardy beets

The variety of Non GMO beets known as Non GMO boltardy 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 50581904 Non GMO boltardy beets is a Commodity code with minimal recent relevant activity in state and local procurement. The code's narrow product specification — a single produce variety — does not align with the scope of the recent opportunities posted under it, which instead solicit broad-based fresh produce procurement covering dozens of line items (apples, bananas, broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, leafy greens, eggs, and other staples) for school nutrition programs and institutional food service. The source contains no evidence of beet-specific solicitations, let alone non-GMO boltardy beets specifically. State and local buyers appear to tag produce procurement under this code despite the category's narrow intent, suggesting either a data-entry error in the tagging systems or a mismatch between the code hierarchy and actual purchasing practice.

Recent opportunities under this code span school districts and boards of education across Georgia, Texas, Missouri, and Florida, issued as RFPs, IFBs, and ITBs for annual or multi-year fresh produce contracts. Representative examples include the Early County Board of Education's line-by-line produce bid (RFP, due June 8, 2026) covering 300+ food items with emphasis on domestic sourcing and whole-grain options; Northside Independent School District's fresh-produce RFP for 83 elementary schools across San Antonio (RFP 2026-048, due May 7, 2026) evaluated on price (35%), extent of goods meeting needs (25%), quality (15%), long-term cost (10%), and other factors; and the Douglas County School System's cooperative-purchasing RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative covering 30 school districts across Georgia with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One (RFP SN 26-004, due March 4, 2026). Buyers consistently require HACCP certification, Buy American compliance, $1 million general liability insurance, USDA food-safety standards, and firm pricing for 12-month periods. This code shows substantial institutional food-service volume and reliable annual renewal cycles but offers no window into non-GMO boltardy beet demand specifically.