UNSPSC 50586867: Non GMO yautia

The variety of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO yautia. 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 50586867 Non GMO yautia is a Commodity code that captures fresh produce—specifically yautia root vegetables and related agricultural products—procured by state and local governments for food service operations. The recent solicitations under this code show that state and local buyers are sourcing fresh fruits, vegetables, and specialty produce items for school nutrition programs, healthcare facilities, and county parks concessions. Issuing bodies include school districts (Early County Board of Education), county governments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), state procurement offices (State of Georgia), and specialized healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). The work is operationally straightforward: vendors must supply produce meeting food safety and quality standards, deliver on schedule, maintain cold-chain compliance where required, and price competitively against seasonal market conditions. School districts emphasize domestic sourcing, whole-grain options in related categories, low-sodium formulations, and products free of added sugars or artificial additives, with strict temperature maintenance and rotation protocols for perishables.

Recent activity spans Georgia, Florida, and the broader Southeast. The Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB on May 11, 2026 for line-by-line food bids covering approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits, with bids due June 8, 2026 and a contract period running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026 with a June 22, 2026 response date. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park, with proposals due March 6, 2025 (note: this date precedes the posting date and likely reflects a data-entry error in the source). Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce-focused RFP on August 7, 2026 with an August 21, 2026 deadline for the 2026-2027 contract period. School districts and county governments apply local-vendor preferences and evaluate certified minority and woman business enterprise status in scoring.