UNSPSC 50586604: Non GMO globe yams

The variety of Non GMO yams known as Non GMO globe 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 50586604 Non GMO globe yams is a Commodity code representing fresh produce items, specifically yams and related root vegetables, that state and local governments procure for food service operations. State and local buyers under this code include county parks departments, school districts operating National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, state procurement offices, and regional health care coalitions. The work solicited ranges from single-item commodity bids for specific produce items to broader food-service supply contracts that include yams as line items within larger vegetable and produce portfolios. Recent solicitations emphasize compliance with food safety and HACCP standards, domestic sourcing preferences, product freshness guarantees, and adherence to USDA nutrition and whole-grain specifications where applicable.

Recent activity appears geographically concentrated in the Southeast. Collier County, Florida posted an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 (response due March 6, 2025) for food services at North Collier Regional Park, which would include fresh produce procurement; Marion Health Care Coalition in Florida solicited produce proposals on August 7, 2026 (due August 21, 2026) covering fresh fruits and vegetables for the 2026-2027 period; the State of Georgia issued a bid request on May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026) for food, supplies, and other kitchen products; and Early County Board of Education in Georgia solicited line-by-line food bids on May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) specifying approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits, with contract terms running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and options to extend up to three months or renew for additional one-year terms. School districts and county parks departments appear to be the most active issuing bodies under this code in recent months.