UNSPSC 50596507: Dried Non GMO tokyo turnip

The variety of Non GMO turnips known as Non GMO tokyo turnip 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 50596507 Dried Non GMO Tokyo Turnip is a Commodity code that, based on recent state and local solicitations, does not reflect the scope of work actually being procured under this tag. The recent opportunities posted against this code span broad school nutrition programs, senior meal services, and institutional food supply contracts — none of which feature dried non-GMO Tokyo turnips as a line item or focus. The City of Bridgeport's June 2026 solicitation for grocery items to the Board of Education's Food & Nutrition Services included over 1,100 line items across breakfast cereals, frozen products, condiments, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and snack items, all subject to Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural ingredients) and Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act nutrition standards; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's El Paso State Supported Living Center food and consumable products IFB (historical contract value $1.5 million) covers general food service and on-campus programs; Hancock County Board of Education's fresh produce bid for the 2026–27 school year itemizes over 200 line items across apple varieties, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, melons, citrus, and leafy greens; and Hillsborough County's senior meal preparation and delivery services ITB (estimated value $17,832,659.90 over three years) includes congregate meal service, home delivery, and specialized meals such as kosher service.

Issuing bodies soliciting under this code are primarily school districts and county governments, with one state health commission appearing. Geographic activity is concentrated in the Southeast — Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and Texas — and Connecticut. Recent opportunities show no activity specifically sourcing dried non-GMO Tokyo turnips or other specialty dried vegetables as standalone commodity purchases. This code shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its nominal scope; the mismatch between the code classification and the actual procurement activity suggests vendors pursuing this code should verify alignment with customer needs before bid preparation.