UNSPSC 50591913: Dried Non GMO detroit 2 little ball beets

The variety of Non GMO beets known as Non GMO detroit 2 little ball beets that have been dried for preservation. 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 50591913 Dried Non GMO detroit 2 little ball beets is a Commodity code that nominally covers a specific variety of dehydrated beets, yet the recent state and local opportunities tagged under this code reflect a much broader scope of food and nutrition services procurement. The actual work being solicited includes school meal programs spanning fresh produce, packaged groceries, frozen products, dairy, meat, and prepared meals; food service for state-supported living centers; senior meal preparation and delivery; and summer food service programs. Issuing bodies include school districts (Hancock County Board of Education, Pascagoula-Gautier School District, Bridgeport Board of Education), county commissioners (Hillsborough County), state agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State of Georgia), and special-purpose district boards. The code shows a poor alignment between its nominal commodity definition and the actual scope of the opportunities tagged to it, suggesting either mislabeling in the state procurement system or the code serving as a catch-all placeholder for broader food service categories.

Recent activity spans Connecticut, Texas, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi. Representative opportunities include Bridgeport's IFB for over 1,100 grocery line items supporting the National School Lunch Program with a July 1, 2026 start; Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB for food and consumable products for El Paso State Supported Living Center with a historical annual value of $1.5 million and a July 13, 2026 response deadline; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce with over 200 line items and a June 26, 2026 bid due date; and Hillsborough County's ITB for senior meal preparation and delivery services estimated at $17.8 million over three years with a June 25, 2026 deadline. All solicitations require compliance with the National School Lunch Program, Buy American provisions mandating minimum domestic agricultural content, HACCP plans, and comprehensive insurance and background screening. The code shows no aligned recent activity — the mismatch between the commodity name and the actual procurement scope suggests this code is not a reliable classifier for identifying viable opportunities in dried specialty vegetables or beet products specifically.