UNSPSC 50586204: Non GMO garnet sweet potatoes

The variety of Non GMO sweet potatoes known as Non GMO garnet 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 50586204 Non GMO garnet sweet potatoes is a Commodity code representing fresh-produce supply to state and local public food-service operations, including parks concessions, school cafeterias, and health-care facilities. State and local governments buy fresh produce — primarily vegetables and fruits including sweet potatoes — for delivery to multiple institutional venues under multi-year food-service contracts. The issuing bodies include county park systems, school districts, state purchasing offices, and regional healthcare coalitions. Scope of work covers specification-driven produce procurement with emphasis on food safety compliance, seasonal freshness guarantees, delivery timing and temperature control, Buy American sourcing preferences, and line-item pricing that remains firm for contract periods spanning twelve months or longer with price-escalation provisions tied to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service indices.

Recent opportunities span multiple states and issuing-body types. The Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB on May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) for approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for school breakfast and lunch programs across three schools, with delivery Monday through Friday and firm pricing through June 30, 2027. The State of Georgia issued a bid request on May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026) for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with full specifications in an attached document. Marion Health Care Coalition (location not specified in summary) sought produce proposals on August 7, 2026 (due August 21, 2026) covering fresh-fruit and fresh-vegetable delivery under the 2026-2027 contract period. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) posted an ITN on October 8, 2026 (due March 6, 2025 — note the date conflict in source data) for food services at North Collier Regional Park and concession facilities, with local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points and a three-year contract term plus two optional one-year renewals.