UNSPSC 50586607: Non GMO lesser yams

The variety of Non GMO yams known as Non GMO lesser 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 50586607 Non GMO lesser yams is a Commodity code that captures fresh produce procurement by state and local governments, though recent solicitation activity shows the code is being applied to broader food-service categories than the specific yam commodity the code name implies. State and local buyers soliciting under this code include county parks and recreation departments, school districts, state procurement offices, and healthcare coalitions. The recent opportunities reflect a broader pattern of fresh produce and food-service sourcing rather than yam-specific purchasing — school districts are procuring 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for breakfast and lunch programs; county parks departments are seeking food-service vendors to operate concessions; and state and local healthcare entities are sourcing produce and kitchen products. These solicitations emphasize domestic sourcing preferences, food-safety compliance (HACCP plans, health permits, recalls procedures), temperature-controlled delivery, and pricing firm for specified periods with escalation triggers tied to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or Consumer Price Index data.

Recent activity spans Georgia, Florida, and Marion County jurisdictions, with school districts and county government appearing as repeat buyers. Representative solicitations include Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issuing a line-by-line IFB for food and non-food products supporting the National School Lunch Program with a June 8, 2026 response date; Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) posting an Invitation to Negotiate for food-service operations at North Collier Regional Park with a March 6, 2025 due date and local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points; Marion Health Care Coalition seeking produce proposals with an August 21, 2026 deadline; and the State of Georgia requesting bids on food, supplies, and other kitchen products with a June 22, 2026 close. The mix of issuing bodies and the breadth of food categories in recent bids suggests this code sees active use across K–12, municipal recreation, healthcare, and state-level food procurement rather than specialized yam sourcing.