UNSPSC 50591920: Dried Non GMO pronto beets

The variety of Non GMO beets known as Non GMO pronto 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 50591920 Dried Non GMO pronto beets is a Commodity code that captures dehydrated or processed beet products for institutional food service, though recent state and local solicitations tagged under this code span a far broader range of grocery and food commodities. The work being solicited includes fresh produce procurement, packaged meal components, full-service meal preparation and delivery, and comprehensive food supply contracts for school nutrition programs, senior meal programs, and state-supported living facilities. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with the Bridgeport Board of Education, Hancock County Board of Education, and Pascagoula-Gautier School District all posting active nutrition-focused solicitations; county boards of commissioners and state health and human services agencies also source under related codes. Vendors in this space must navigate Buy American provisions (typically 51 percent domestic agricultural content for processed items), compliance with the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act nutrition standards, HACCP food safety requirements, and commodity-specific specifications including case sizes, delivery windows, and blind testing protocols. Pricing is firm fixed for contract terms, payment typically Net 30 to Net 45 days, and most contracts include renewal or extension options.

Geographic activity clusters in the Southeast and mid-South, with recent solicitations from Connecticut (Bridgeport Board of Education), Georgia (Hancock County Board of Education and State of Georgia), Mississippi (Pascagoula-Gautier School District), Florida (Hillsborough County), and Texas (Health and Human Services Commission). Hancock County Board of Education IFB #SN002-2027 sought fresh produce across over 200 line items with a June 26, 2026 response date; Bridgeport Board of Education BNB052266 requested grocery items spanning 1,100 line items across breakfast, frozen products, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and meat with a June 30, 2026 deadline; and Hillsborough County ITB-26-00289 solicited senior meal preparation and delivery services valued at $17.8 million over three years with a June 25, 2026 response date. Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017449 requested food and consumable products for El Paso State Supported Living Center with a July 11, 2026 deadline and prior-period historical value of $1.5 million. Vendor requirements typically include commercial general liability insurance at $1 million to $2 million per occurrence, USDA or state compliance certifications, professional references with capability statements, and demonstrated performance history through state vendor tracking systems.