UNSPSC 50581916: Non GMO formanova beets

The variety of Non GMO beets known as Non GMO formanova 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 50581916 Non GMO formanova beets (Commodity) describes fresh produce items that state and local governments procure for food service operations, particularly school nutrition programs, parks and recreation concessions, and health-care institutional dining. The recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing fresh vegetables and fruits as components of broader food-service contracts rather than as standalone specialty-produce line items. Issuing bodies include school districts (Early County Board of Education in Georgia), county parks and recreation divisions (Collier County), regional health-care coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition in Florida), and state purchasing offices (State of Georgia). The work involves sourcing, delivery, and compliance with food-safety regulations, USDA procurement standards, and quality specifications for freshness and product integrity.

Recent opportunities span Florida and Georgia. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB on May 11, 2026 for approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools, with bids due June 8, 2026; the contract runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with renewal options. Marion Health Care Coalition (Florida) solicited produce proposals on August 7, 2026 with a due date of August 21, 2026 for the 2026-2027 contract period. Collier County Parks and Recreation (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including concession operations, with proposals due March 6, 2025; the contract term is three years with two one-year renewal options. The State of Georgia posted a food-supplies bid on May 15, 2026 due June 22, 2026, with detailed scope and pricing in an attached document. School districts and county agencies dominate recent activity under this code.