UNSPSC 50585504: Non GMO russet potatoes

The variety of Non GMO potatoes known as Non GMO russet potatoes. 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 50585504 Non GMO russet potatoes is a Commodity code that covers fresh potato procurement for state and local institutional food service, including school lunch programs, county parks concessions, and healthcare facility dining operations. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing potatoes as part of broader fresh produce and food-service vendor contracts rather than as standalone commodity line items. The issuing bodies span school districts, county government procurement offices, state agriculture departments, and regional healthcare coalitions, with school districts and county parks authorities appearing most frequently in recent activity. Work typically involves delivering potatoes meeting food-safety compliance, seasonal availability specifications, and domestic-sourcing preferences, often bundled with other produce or food items in multi-line competitive bids.

Recent opportunities appear across Georgia and Florida. The Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued a line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026 covering approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and products without added sugars or artificial additives. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) posted an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park due March 6, 2025, requiring vendors to provide diverse food and beverage options including produce for park concessions and water park operations. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals due August 21, 2026 covering fresh fruits and vegetables with seasonal pricing adjustments. The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026 with full scope details in the attached solicitation document.