UNSPSC 50586211: Non GMO maryland red sweet potatoes

The variety of Non GMO sweet potatoes known as Non GMO maryland 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 50586211 Non GMO Maryland red sweet potatoes is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure fresh produce for food service operations across parks, schools, healthcare facilities, and other institutional settings. The recent solicitations tagged to this code show that issuing bodies are actually buying across a broad range of fresh fruits and vegetables—not exclusively Maryland red sweet potatoes—reflecting the practical scope of produce procurement in state and local food service. The issuing bodies include county park systems, school districts, healthcare coalitions, and state purchasing offices; the work involves sourcing, delivering, and maintaining inventory of produce items according to operational need, seasonal availability, and food safety compliance standards.

Recent activity spans multiple states and issuing-body types. The Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) posted an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park, with a response date of March 6, 2025, emphasizing vendor qualification, menu variety, and local-vendor preference (10 evaluation points for Collier or Lee County residency). The Early County Board of Education (Georgia) posted a line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026 covering approximately 300 food items including vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and low-sodium formulations. The Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce proposal request due August 21, 2026, and the State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026. Geographic spread includes Florida, Georgia, and multistate state-level procurement, with school districts and county agencies forming the primary recent buyer base.