UNSPSC 50596868: Dried Non GMO yuca

The variety of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO yuca that has 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 50596868 Dried Non GMO yuca, a Commodity code, captures state and local procurement of specialty and commodity food ingredients for institutional meal programs, though recent solicitations show the code sees little targeted activity — most current state and local purchasing under food-service categories uses broader grocery or produce codes instead. When the code does appear in recent state and local opportunities, it reflects institutional food service for school districts, county health and human services agencies, and senior meal programs. The work involves sourcing packaged food products, fresh and frozen produce, and prepared meal components that meet Buy American provisions (typically 51 percent domestic agricultural content for processed goods), Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act nutrition standards, HACCP food safety protocols, and specialized dietary requirements such as allergen restrictions or kosher compliance. Issuing bodies include school boards (Bridgeport Board of Education, Hancock County Board of Education, Pascagoula-Gautier School District), county commissioners (Hillsborough County), and state health and human services departments (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State of Georgia).

Recent opportunities span Connecticut, Texas, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi. The Bridgeport Board of Education's IFB for over 1,100 line items of grocery items (bids due June 30, 2026) and Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce across 200-plus line items (bids due June 26, 2026) illustrate the scale and scope of school nutrition procurement. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products serving the El Paso State Supported Living Center (proposals due July 13, 2026) carried a historical value of $1.5 million for the prior contract year. Hillsborough County's ITB 26-00289 for senior meal preparation and delivery across three years valued $17.8 million (bids due June 25, 2026), though this opportunity centers on prepared-meal services rather than commodity sourcing. The State of Georgia posted a general food, supplies, and kitchen products solicitation (due June 22, 2026) with scope details in a separate document. Vendors face extensive compliance burdens: Buy American documentation, USDA certifications, state health inspection records, HACCP plans with 24/7 recall protocols, commercial general liability insurance at $1 to $2 million per occurrence, and E-Verify authorization.