UNSPSC 50586810: Non GMO batatas

The variety of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO batatas. 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 50586810 Non GMO batatas is a Commodity code covering produce supply and concession food services procured by state and local agencies for food service operations, institutional feeding programs, and park and recreation facilities. The code appears in recent solicitations ranging from school district lunch programs to county park concession operations and healthcare facility food service. State and local governments buy fresh produce under this code as part of broader food-service supply chains—including vegetables, fruits, and specialty items like non-GMO sweet potatoes—often bundled with other food and kitchen products in institutional procurement. Issuing bodies include school districts (Early County Board of Education), county governments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state purchasing offices (State of Georgia).

Recent activity spans multiple states and jurisdictions. Early County Board of Education in Georgia posted a line-by-line bid for food and non-food products supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program with a June 8, 2026 due date, covering approximately 300 food items including vegetables and fruits. Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Florida issued an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park, with proposals due March 6, 2025, requiring diverse food and beverage options across concession facilities and park venues; a 10-point local-vendor preference applies to vendors with permanent business addresses and employee residency in Collier or Lee County. Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce-focused RFP on August 7, 2026 with an August 21, 2026 response deadline seeking fresh fruits and vegetables for the 2026-2027 contract period. The State of Georgia issued a food, supplies, and kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026 due June 22, 2026. Recent sourcing emphasizes domestic preferences, whole-grain and low-sodium options, food-safety compliance including HACCP plans, and delivery logistics with strict temperature and freshness requirements.