UNSPSC 50581909: Non GMO chioggia beets

The variety of Non GMO beets known as Non GMO chioggia 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 50581909 Non GMO chioggia beets, a Commodity code, captures state and local procurement of fresh produce items for food-service operations across parks, healthcare facilities, schools, and state agencies. While the code nominally specifies a single variety of beet, recent solicitations show that state and local governments use produce codes broadly to solicit vegetables, fruits, and mixed fresh-produce bundles from qualified vendors. The issuing bodies span county parks and recreation divisions, school districts operating National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, state purchasing offices, and healthcare coalitions. A local-vendor preference of 10 evaluation points appears in at least one recent opportunity, and compliance with food-safety regulations, domestic-sourcing preferences, and Buy American provisions feature prominently in school district and state procurement.

Recent activity includes Collier County Board of County Commissioners seeking a food-services vendor (including produce and fresh items) for North Collier Regional Park via Invitation to Negotiate, due March 6, 2025; Marion Health Care Coalition requesting produce proposals for the 2026-2027 period, due August 21, 2026; the State of Georgia issuing a food and kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026; and Early County Board of Education requesting line-by-line bids for 300+ food items (including vegetables and fruits) for school lunch and breakfast programs, due June 8, 2026. Geographic activity spans at least Florida, Georgia, and multiple school districts; the Early County solicitation emphasizes whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, reflecting public-health purchasing priorities in school food service.