UNSPSC 50586603: Non GMO chinese yams

The variety of Non GMO yams known as Non GMO chinese yams. 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 50586603 Non GMO chinese yams is a Commodity code covering fresh produce—specifically non-GMO Chinese yams and related fresh vegetables and fruits—procured by state and local governments for food service operations. The code sees demand from county parks and recreation departments, school districts, healthcare coalitions, and state purchasing offices that operate centralized food service. The work solicited includes produce supply and delivery for park concessions, institutional meal programs, and healthcare facilities, with vendors required to meet food safety standards, delivery timelines, volume commitments, and increasingly strict sourcing preferences (domestic sourcing, organic or non-GMO certification where specified, low-sodium and additive-free formulations).

Recent opportunities span Georgia and Florida. The Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued a line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026 for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program covering approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits with domestic sourcing preferences and whole-grain specifications. The State of Georgia posted a general food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate due March 6, 2025 for food services at North Collier Regional Park, requiring diverse food and beverage options across multiple venues with a 10-point local-vendor preference for businesses with Collier or Lee County addresses. Marion Health Care Coalition also sought produce proposals due August 21, 2026 for the 2026-2027 contract period covering fresh fruits and vegetables with food safety compliance and product freshness guarantees.