UNSPSC 50586401: Non GMO green globe turnips

The variety of Non GMO turnips known as Non GMO green globe turnips. 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 50586401 Non GMO green globe turnips is a Commodity code that covers procurement of fresh produce items — specifically turnips and related fresh vegetables — for food service operations in state and local jurisdictions. The recent opportunities show that governments buy produce under this code primarily through food-service concession contracts at parks and recreational facilities, healthcare-provider procurement for operational food service, state-level food and kitchen product sourcing, and school-district lunch and breakfast programs. Issuing bodies include county governments (Collier County Parks and Recreation), healthcare coalitions, state procurement offices (Georgia), and independent school districts (Early County Board of Education). The work spans concession-food operations at multiple venues, produce sourcing and delivery to support meal programs, and food-item specification and quality compliance across district-wide operations.

Recent activity is concentrated in the Southeast, with documented opportunities in Florida (Collier County), Georgia (state procurement and Early County Schools), and Marion County (healthcare coalition). The Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division posted an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park (proposals due March 6, 2025), requiring vendors to provide diverse food and beverage options at multiple park venues with compliance to food-safety regulations, local-vendor preferences worth 10 evaluation points for Collier or Lee County–based businesses, and three-year contract terms with renewal options. Early County Board of Education posted line-by-line food bids on May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) covering approximately 300 food items including vegetables, fruits, and produce for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and firm pricing for 15 days post-award. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals on August 7, 2026 (due August 21, 2026) for fresh fruits and vegetables delivery according to operational needs and quality standards during the 2026-2027 contract period.