UNSPSC 50586866: Non GMO yampi

The variety of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO yampi. 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 50586866 Non GMO yampi is a Commodity code that represents specialty produce items, but the recent state and local solicitations tagged under this code show little direct activity for non-GMO yams specifically. Instead, the opportunities reflect broader food-service procurement covering fresh produce, general food supplies, and catering across parks, schools, and healthcare facilities. The issuing bodies include county parks and recreation divisions, school districts, state agencies, and healthcare coalitions — a mix typical of food-service contracting in state and local government. The scope spans concession and park food operations, school lunch and breakfast programs, and institutional produce delivery, all of which may include specialty vegetables as line items within larger food contracts rather than as standalone procurement of non-GMO yams.

Recent activity appears in Georgia, Florida, and unspecified state locations. The most concrete representative opportunity is Collier County Board of County Commissioners' ITN for North Collier Regional Park Food Services (Solicitation 258360, response due March 6, 2025), which seeks a qualified food vendor to provide diverse food and beverage options across multiple park venues with a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points and a three-year term with two one-year renewal options. Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food bid (Solicitation PE55045NONST2027000000006, response due June 8, 2026) covers approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs across three schools, emphasizing domestic sourcing and whole-grain options. Marion Health Care Coalition's produce proposals (Solicitation SP0040000017708, response due August 21, 2026) seek fresh fruits and vegetables for institutional delivery. The code itself does not surface as a primary focus in these opportunities — specialty yams appear, if at all, as components within broader vegetable or produce categories rather than as a distinct procurement driver.