UNSPSC 50586202: Non GMO centennial sweet potatoes

The variety of Non GMO sweet potatoes known as Non GMO centennial sweet 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 50586202 Non GMO centennial sweet potatoes is a Commodity code. State and local governments soliciting under this code are buying fresh produce — primarily fruits and vegetables — for food service operations across parks, schools, healthcare facilities, and other institutional settings. The recent opportunities show demand for produce meeting quality standards, food-safety compliance, and delivery commitments, with particular emphasis on sourcing preferences such as domestic origin, whole-grain and low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives. The issuing bodies include county parks departments, school districts operating breakfast and lunch programs, state procurement offices, and healthcare coalitions. Early County Board of Education's recent solicitation (PE55045NONST2027000000006, ITB, due June 8, 2026) exemplifies the scope: the district sought approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits alongside meats, poultry, dairy, and grains for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools, with deliveries six days per week Monday through Friday and firm pricing through June 30, 2027.

Recent activity under the code appears concentrated in Georgia and Florida. The State of Georgia posted a general food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid (PE55645NONST2026000000009, due June 22, 2026) in May 2026. In Florida, Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division solicited food services including concession items at North Collier Regional Park and Sun N Fun Water Park (ITN 258360, due March 6, 2025, with 10 evaluation points for local-vendor preference to businesses meeting Collier or Lee County criteria). Marion Health Care Coalition in Florida posted a produce proposal request (SP0040000017708, due August 21, 2026) for fresh fruits and vegetables delivery during 2026-2027. School districts and county parks departments dominate the issuing-body mix, with healthcare entities also active. Buy American provisions, E-Verify compliance, general liability insurance ($500,000 to $1,000,000 per occurrence), HACCP plan maintenance, and food recall procedures are standard compliance requirements across these opportunities.