UNSPSC 50586406: Non GMO snowball turnips

The variety of Non GMO turnips known as Non GMO snowball 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 50586406 Non GMO snowball turnips is a Commodity code that nominally identifies a specific vegetable variety. Recent state and local opportunities show the code captures general fresh produce procurement across school districts, healthcare facilities, and parks departments. The Collier County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting food-service operators for concession facilities at North Collier Regional Park via Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) with proposals due March 6, 2025; the scope includes fresh food and beverage service across multiple venues during regular and tournament seasons. Early County Board of Education issued an IFB for line-by-line food bids covering 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits, with bids due June 8, 2026. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce vendors for the 2026-2027 contract period via RFP with proposals due August 21, 2026. The issuing bodies span county parks departments, school districts, and healthcare coalitions, reflecting the broad range of state and local entities that purchase fresh produce.

Geographic activity centers on Florida (Collier County) and Georgia (Early County Schools, Marion Health Care Coalition, and the State of Georgia food-supply bid posted May 15, 2026). Early County Schools emphasizes domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, with delivery Monday through Friday and firm pricing for 15 days from award. The school district requires vendors to comply with Buy American provisions, maintain HACCP plans, carry $500,000 general liability insurance, satisfy debarment and suspension verification, and allow piggybacking by other school districts. Collier County applies a 10-point local-vendor preference and evaluates proposals on qualifications, certified minority or woman business enterprise status, menu variety, and food-safety compliance. The three-year park concession contract carries $1,000,000 minimum general liability insurance and requires vendors to open for business within 30 days of approval.