UNSPSC 50586812: Non GMO beet tops

The variety of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO beet tops. 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 50586812 Non GMO beet tops is a Commodity code that frames produce procurement, though recent state and local opportunities tagged under this code span a broader range of food-service purchasing than the specific commodity name suggests. The solicitations show state and local buyers using this code designation—or codes near it in the produce family—to acquire diverse fresh produce, packaged food items, and food-service supplies for parks, schools, health-care coalitions, and state institutional operations. The work ranges from single-commodity produce agreements to comprehensive food-service contracts bundling fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, dairy, and non-food kitchen supplies. Issuing bodies include county park departments, school districts (including Early County Board of Education), state procurement offices (Georgia), and health-care-coalition operating entities. School districts and county governments dominate the recent activity, with particular emphasis on compliance with USDA nutrition standards, food-safety documentation, delivery scheduling, and pricing transparency.

Recent opportunities show activity across Georgia, Florida, and other states, with school-district procurement representing the most structured and recurring segment. The Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB for FY27 food procurement with bids due June 8, 2026, covering approximately 300 food line items, 60 non-food and paper supplies, and fluid milk with strict temperature and stock-rotation requirements for a July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 contract period. The Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) posted an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 for food and beverage concessions at North Collier Regional Park, with a response deadline of March 6, 2025 and evaluation weighting on menu variety, food-safety compliance, and local-vendor preference worth 10 points. Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce proposals due August 21, 2026 for the 2026-2027 contract period, and the State of Georgia requested bids on food and kitchen products with a June 22, 2026 deadline. School districts emphasize domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and Buy American compliance; park and health-care procurement focus on vendor qualification, food-safety certification, and delivery reliability.