UNSPSC 50596508: Dried Non GMO tokyo cross turnips

The variety of Non GMO turnips known as Non GMO tokyo cross turnips 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 50596508 Dried Non GMO tokyo cross turnips is a Commodity code that, based on recent solicitations, appears misaligned with the actual procurement activity tagged under it. The recent state and local opportunities span general grocery procurement, fresh produce, food and consumable products for institutional food service, and senior meal preparation and delivery — none of which specifically address dried turnips or specialty produce items. School districts, county health and human services agencies, and county commissioners' offices are the primary issuing bodies, with solicitations emphasizing compliance with the National School Lunch Program, Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content), HACCP food safety plans, and nutrition standards under the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act.

The code shows recent activity across Connecticut, Texas, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi, though the geographic spread appears driven by general food procurement rather than demand for this specific commodity. Representative opportunities include the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases IFB for over 1,100 grocery line items with a contract term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products supporting the El Paso State Supported Living Center with an estimated historical value of $1.5 million; and Hancock County Board of Education IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce (over 200 line items including apples, berries, and vegetables) due June 26, 2026. The code shows little relevant recent activity specific to dried turnips and does not align with the solicitations actually being issued under its designation.