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 (Commodity) covers fresh produce procurement by state and local governments, specifically vegetables and produce items supplied to food service operations, parks and recreation concession facilities, schools, healthcare entities, and state institutions. The solicitations under this code show that state and local buyers are purchasing fresh produce — fruits, vegetables, and specialty items like beets — as components of broader food service contracts that include meal provision, concession operations, and nutritional program support. These are typically bundled within larger food procurement efforts rather than standalone commodity buys, though produce vendors compete on quality standards, freshness guarantees, delivery timelines, compliance with food safety regulations including HACCP plans, and pricing adjusted for seasonal availability.

The issuing bodies include county governments (Collier County Parks and Recreation), school districts (Early County Board of Education), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state departments (State of Georgia). Recent opportunities span Florida (Collier County ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park, due March 6, 2025), Georgia (state food and kitchen products bid, due June 22, 2026, and Early County Schools FY27 food bid, due June 8, 2026), and Marion County (produce proposals for 2026-2027, due August 21, 2026). Early County Board of Education's June 8, 2026 bid emphasizes 300+ food line items including vegetables and fruits with domestic sourcing preference, whole-grain options, and low-sodium formulations for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with contract term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Collier County's ITN for North Collier Regional Park seeks food service vendors for concession operations with a three-year term plus two one-year renewals, applying a 10-point local-vendor preference and scoring menu variety and operational planning at 35 evaluation points.