UNSPSC 50586209: Non GMO jersey sweet potatoes

The variety of Non GMO sweet potatoes known as Non GMO jersey 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 50586209 Non GMO jersey sweet potatoes (Commodity) covers fresh produce items, particularly specialty potatoes and vegetables, that state and local governments procure for food service operations including parks concessions, healthcare facilities, school nutrition programs, and institutional dining. The code sees solicitation activity from county parks and recreation departments, healthcare coalitions, state procurement offices, and school districts sourcing produce for meal programs and public venues. Recent opportunities show county governments and school districts as primary buyers, with state-level procurement also active in this category.

Activity appears concentrated in the Southeast, with recent solicitations from Collier County, Florida (food services for North Collier Regional Park via ITN posted October 8, 2026, due March 6, 2025); Marion Health Care Coalition (produce proposals, ITN posted August 7, 2026, due August 21, 2026); the State of Georgia (food and kitchen products bid posted May 15, 2026, due June 22, 2026); and Early County Board of Education in Georgia (line-by-line food bid for school lunch and breakfast programs, IFB posted May 11, 2026, due June 8, 2026). School districts emphasize domestic sourcing and whole-grain specifications; the Collier County parks concession contract includes a 10-point local-vendor preference and requires WBE/MBE certification consideration in scoring. Early County Schools requires HACCP plans, Buy American compliance, and allows piggybacking by other school districts on identical bid terms. Most recent opportunities cluster around late spring 2026 with contract terms running through fiscal-year 2027, suggesting annual procurement cycles aligned with school calendar and municipal budget cycles.