UNSPSC 50585508: Non GMO specialty potatoes

The variety of Non GMO potatoes known as Non GMO specialty 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 50585508 Non GMO specialty potatoes is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure fresh produce — primarily fruits and vegetables — for food service operations across parks, schools, healthcare facilities, and other institutional settings. The recent solicitations under this code show purchasing bodies acquiring produce through a mix of formal competitive bidding, invitation-to-negotiate processes, and line-item food-service contracts. State and local issuing bodies using this code span county parks departments, school districts, healthcare coalitions, and state purchasing offices. Work solicited ranges from specialized produce delivery contracts tied to school meal programs and compliance with USDA nutrition standards to general-purpose food-service procurement for concession operations at recreational facilities. The scope emphasizes food safety, product freshness, seasonal availability, and adherence to regulatory requirements including HACCP plans and domestic sourcing preferences where specified.

Recent activity appears concentrated in the Southeast, with opportunities posted from Collier County, Florida (a county parks concession and food-services ITN due March 6, 2025), Marion County, Florida (a healthcare coalition produce RFQ due August 21, 2026), Early County, Georgia (a school district line-item food bid due June 8, 2026 covering 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits), and the State of Georgia (a food supplies bid due June 22, 2026). The Early County Schools solicitation exemplifies the institutional scale: the district sought produce as part of a comprehensive National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program contract with emphasis on low-sodium, whole-grain, and non-GMO options, firm pricing, and delivery compliance. School districts and county parks departments appear as the most active issuing bodies under this code in the recent record, though healthcare coalitions and state-level food procurement also post opportunities.