UNSPSC 50586608: Non GMO potato yams

The variety of Non GMO yams known as Non GMO potato 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 50586608 Non GMO potato yams (Commodity) covers fresh produce — potatoes, yams, and related root vegetables — supplied to food service operations run by state and local governments. State and local buyers procure this code primarily through food service contracts serving parks, schools, healthcare facilities, and other institutional venues. The work involves supplying fresh, domestically sourced produce that meets USDA quality and food-safety standards, often with an emphasis on non-GMO certification, whole-grain pairings (where applicable), low-sodium or additive-free formulations, and delivery schedules synchronized to institutional meal programs. Issuing bodies include county parks and recreation divisions, school district nutrition programs (through National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program contracts), state procurement offices bundling food supplies across multiple agencies and institutions, and healthcare coalitions managing cafeteria operations.

Recent activity spans Florida, Georgia, and regionally across the Southeast. The Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) on October 8, 2026 (due March 6, 2025) for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including concession operations; evaluation criteria weight menu variety at 35 points, with local-vendor preference worth 10 additional points. The Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce-supply proposal request on August 7, 2026 (due August 21, 2026) covering fresh fruits and vegetables with seasonal pricing adjustments and delivery compliance. The State of Georgia issued a bid on May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026) for food, supplies, and other kitchen products across state facilities. Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line food bid on May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) for approximately 300+ food items including produce, meats, dairy, and bread products meeting 2024 USDA Final Rule specifications, with domestic sourcing preferences, six-year contract term, and piggybacking rights for other districts.