UNSPSC 50586853: Non GMO soybeans

The variety of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO soybeans. 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 50586853 Non-GMO soybeans is a Commodity code. State and local governments show no recent procurement activity under this code; the sourced opportunities are tagged with it but do not actually solicit soybeans. Instead, the opportunities track food service procurement for school districts and state agencies — fresh produce, dairy, meats, grains, and miscellaneous grocery items supporting child nutrition and general institutional feeding programs. The code name and the actual buying patterns diverge sharply, suggesting a cataloging mismatch in the underlying procurement system rather than active market demand for non-GMO soybeans specifically.

School nutrition programs dominate the recent opportunities, with over a dozen school districts and one state education cooperative issuing RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, and ITBs between February and June 2026. Issuing bodies include Douglas County School System (cooperative procurement for 30 Georgia districts), Glynn County Board of Education, Liberty County Board of Education, Muscogee County School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Northside Independent School District (San Antonio), Austin Independent School District, McAllen Independent School District, Early County Board of Education, Bulloch County School District, Hillsborough County Public Schools (Tampa), Rockwood R-VI School District (St. Louis County), and the State of Georgia. Responses are due between March and June 2026. Georgia dominates the geographic footprint (ten of seventeen opportunities), with additional activity in Texas (four school districts) and Missouri (one district). The State of Georgia itself has issued two separate produce solicitations. None of these procurement activities target non-GMO soybeans; institutional buyers are sourcing fresh produce, eggs, dairy, and prepared foods for meal service. The code assignment appears erroneous and does not reflect purchasing opportunity under this commodity.