UNSPSC 50586402: Non GMO golden ball turnips

The variety of Non GMO turnips known as Non GMO golden ball 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 50586402 Non GMO golden ball turnips, a Commodity code, sits within a broader produce-procurement landscape where state and local governments buy fresh vegetables for institutional food service — cafeterias, parks, healthcare facilities, and school districts. Recent solicitations framed under this code show jurisdictions purchasing produce as part of larger food-service contracts that span vegetables, fruits, and related items; the code itself names a specific turnip variety, but the actual buying activity visible in recent opportunities treats turnips as one line item within comprehensive produce or food-service scopes. Issuing bodies include county parks departments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), state agencies (State of Georgia), school districts (Early County Board of Education), and healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). These jurisdictions typically bundle produce purchasing with broader food-service procurement to streamline vendor management and leverage volume pricing.

Recent activity centers in Georgia and Florida, with the most visible opportunity posted in May 2026. Early County Board of Education issued a line-by-line food bid (due June 8, 2026) for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program that included vegetables among approximately 300 food items, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and products without added sugars or artificial additives; the contract term runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with renewal options. The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid (due June 22, 2026) with scope details contained in the full solicitation document. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for food services at North Collier Regional Park (due March 6, 2025) that required the selected vendor to provide diverse food and beverage options across multiple venues, with a three-year term and local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points. Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce proposals for the 2026-2027 contract period (due August 21, 2026). School districts and county parks departments remain repeat buyers in this space, though recent solicitations rarely isolate turnips as a line item.