UNSPSC 50586605: Non GMO greater yams

The variety of Non GMO yams known as Non GMO greater 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 50586605 Non GMO greater yams is a Commodity code that captures fresh produce procurement across state and local food service operations, though recent activity shows the code tagged to broader food-service and produce categories rather than yams specifically. State and local buyers posting under this code include county park systems, healthcare coalitions, state agencies, and school districts sourcing fresh fruits and vegetables to support cafeterias, concessions, and institutional meal programs. The work spans routine produce procurement with delivery-schedule and quality-standard compliance, seasonal pricing adjustments, USDA compliance (whole-grain and nutrition-standard adherence in school applications), food-safety certification, and temperature-controlled logistics for perishable goods. Vendors compete on pricing transparency, freshness guarantees, domestic-sourcing preferences where applicable, and operational reliability across multiple delivery points and peak-season demand.

Recent solicitation activity appears concentrated in the Southeast, with recent opportunities from Collier County Parks and Recreation (ITN for concession food services at North Collier Regional Park, due March 6, 2025), Marion Health Care Coalition in Florida (proposals for produce provision and delivery for the 2026-2027 fiscal period, due August 21, 2026), Early County Board of Education in Georgia (line-by-line food bid for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program covering approximately 300+ food items and fluid milk delivery, bids due June 8, 2026), and the State of Georgia (food supplies and kitchen products bid, due June 22, 2026). School districts emphasize Buy American compliance, HACCP plans, and piggybacking rights for peer jurisdictions. Collier County applies a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points and awards on lowest responsive and responsible bid.