UNSPSC 50586855: Non GMO taro

The variety of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO taro. 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 50586855 Non GMO taro is a Commodity code that captures state and local procurement of specialized agricultural products, though recent activity shows the code applies primarily to institutional food service and school nutrition programs rather than retail or direct-consumption taro sales. State and local buyers soliciting under this code include county parks and recreation departments, health care coalitions, state procurement offices, and school districts. The scope of work spans fresh produce procurement for food service operations—ranging from concession facilities at regional parks to institutional meal programs serving students and patients—where vendors supply produce items meeting quality standards, food-safety compliance, delivery timelines, and volume requirements specified in individual contracts. Vendors typically bear operational costs, equipment maintenance, and transportation while complying with health regulations, obtaining necessary permits, and maintaining competitive pricing and customer service standards.

Recent opportunities reflect activity across three states: Collier County, Florida posted an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park with a due date of March 6, 2025, requiring diverse food and beverage options and a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points; Marion Health Care Coalition, likely in Oregon based on the entity name conventions, sought produce proposals with an August 21, 2026 deadline; the State of Georgia issued a bid request on May 15, 2026 for food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026; and Early County Board of Education in Georgia posted a line-by-line food bid on May 11, 2026 due June 8, 2026 covering 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for school lunch and breakfast programs. The school district opportunity emphasizes domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, with a contract term running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and renewal options available.