UNSPSC 50586203: Non GMO diane sweet potatoes

The variety of Non GMO sweet potatoes known as Non GMO diane 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 50586203 Non GMO Diane sweet potatoes (Commodity) represents a narrow produce category within state and local school nutrition procurement, though the code shows minimal recent direct activity—instead, recent opportunities tag broader produce and food-service procurement under this code despite actual scope diverging significantly from sweet potatoes specifically. School districts and county boards of education represent the primary issuing bodies, with Georgia emerging as a dominant jurisdiction. Recent solicitations frame the actual buying as comprehensive fresh-produce supply contracts spanning dozens of line items (apples, bananas, broccoli, carrots, peppers, tomatoes, leafy greens, citrus, potatoes, eggs, and specialty items) rather than sweet potatoes alone. The Early County Board of Education RFP (due June 8, 2026) and Bulloch County School District IFP (due May 4, 2026) both emphasize locally grown or regionally sourced produce, with Bulloch specifically listing sweet potatoes among 24 line items for its Farm to School program. Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa issued an RFP for fresh fruit and vegetable program items (due March 11, 2026), and the State of Georgia posted a broad IFB for fresh produce (due May 27, 2026).

The mix of issuing bodies spans state procurement offices, county school districts, and independent school districts across Georgia, Texas, Missouri, and Florida. Georgia dominates the recent activity: the State of Georgia (May 15, 2026 bid), Early County Board of Education (June 8, 2026), Bulloch County (May 4, 2026), Liberty County (April 29, 2026), Muscogee County (April 27, 2026), Savannah-Chatham County (April 23, 2026), Glynn County (April 14, 2026), and Douglas County cooperative (March 4, 2026) all posted produce RFPs or IFBs. Out-of-state activity includes Northside Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas (RFP due May 7, 2026), Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri (April 29, 2026), McAllen Independent School District in Texas (March 6, 2026), and Austin Independent School District in Texas (March 11, 2026). The Douglas County cooperative procurement serves 30 school districts across Georgia with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million (Area One) and $1.1 million (Area Two), representing the largest institutional buy in the block. All contracts emphasize compliance with Buy American provisions, HACCP certification, general liability insurance of $1 million or more, firm pricing for contract periods, and delivery Monday through Friday during school operating hours. Sweet potatoes appear only as a line item within larger produce RFPs, not as standalone commodity procurements.