UNSPSC 50586218: Non GMO red mar sweet potatoes

The variety of Non GMO sweet potatoes known as Non GMO red mar 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 50586218 Non GMO red mar sweet potatoes is a Commodity code covering fresh produce, specifically sweet potatoes meeting non-GMO specifications, purchased by state and local agencies for food service operations. State and local governments procure under this code primarily through school districts, county parks and recreation departments, and health care coalitions to support cafeteria operations, park concessions, and institutional food service. The scope spans delivery of fresh vegetables meeting quality, food-safety, and freshness standards, with contracts typically requiring compliance with USDA sourcing preferences, temperature-control protocols, and health department regulations. Vendors must meet domestic-sourcing requirements where applicable and coordinate delivery schedules with institutional operating calendars.

Recent opportunities show activity across the Southeast and state procurement systems. The Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued a line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026, covering approximately 300+ food items including fresh vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch Program across three schools, with emphasis on domestic sourcing and low-sodium, additive-free formulations. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) posted an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 (due March 6, 2025) for food services at North Collier Regional Park, requiring diverse fresh produce and beverage options across multiple venues with a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points. Marion Health Care Coalition (Florida) sought produce vendor proposals due August 21, 2026 for the 2026-2027 contract period with specifications on quality standards and delivery timelines. The State of Georgia issued a food, supplies, and kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026. School districts dominate recent activity, with repeat emphasis on USDA compliance, seasonal pricing adjustments, and firm pricing terms tied to commodity-index documentation.