UNSPSC 50586205: Non GMO georgia red sweet potatoes

The variety of Non GMO sweet potatoes known as Non GMO georgia red 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 50586205 Non GMO georgia red sweet potatoes, a Commodity code, covers fresh produce items that state and local governments procure for food service operations, including school nutrition programs, regional parks, healthcare facilities, and institutional cafeterias. The recent opportunities under this code reflect broader fresh-produce procurement across multiple institutional customers, though the solicitations show mixed relevance to the code's specific focus on non-GMO Georgia red sweet potatoes. Early County Board of Education's FY27 food bid (PE55045NONST2027000000006, due June 8, 2026) sought line-by-line bids for 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits to support National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program operations across three schools, emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives. Marion Health Care Coalition's produce proposal (SP0040000017708, due August 21, 2026) solicited fresh fruits and vegetables meeting quality standards, delivery timelines, and volume requirements for the 2026-2027 contract period. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN 258360, due March 6, 2025) for food services at North Collier Regional Park, requiring diverse food and beverage options for concession facilities and the Sun N Fun Water Park. The State of Georgia also posted a food, supplies, and kitchen products bid (PE55645NONST2026000000009, due June 22, 2026) with full scope and specifications in an attached document.

Recent activity shows issuing bodies spanning school districts, county governments, healthcare coalitions, and state procurement offices. Geographic coverage includes Georgia (state-level procurement and Early County Board of Education) and Florida (Marion Health Care Coalition and Collier County). Early County Board of Education's procurement emphasizes compliance with USDA specifications, Buy American provisions, HACCP plans, and $500,000 general liability insurance; vendors must deliver to designated schools Monday through Friday with firm pricing for 15 days from award and escalation requests considered on a six-month basis. The code sees activity across institutional food service channels, though the specific focus on non-GMO Georgia red sweet potatoes as a discrete line item within broader produce categories suggests narrow specialization; vendors competing under this code should position their offerings within the larger fresh-produce landscape while highlighting compliance with food-safety regulations, temperature-control protocols, and adherence to state and federal sourcing preferences.