UNSPSC 50606700: Frozen Non GMO yams

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO yams that has been frozen 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 50606700 Frozen Non GMO Yams is a Class code that nominally describes a single commodity, but the recent state and local opportunities posted under this code show little activity directly aligned with frozen yams. Instead, the opportunities solicited under the code reflect broader food procurement, particularly shelf-stable and fresh food products for school nutrition programs and senior services. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an informal written quote (IWQ) for approximately 1,062 cases of mixed shelf-stable food items including canned proteins, rice, pasta, and canned vegetables for its Department of Community Services, due October 19, 2026. Early County Board of Education solicited line-by-line bids for 300+ food items spanning meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, vegetables, fruits, and grains to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with bids due June 8, 2026 and a contract period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The State of Georgia also issued a broader bid for food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026. The issuing bodies under this code are primarily school districts and county government agencies procuring for meal programs and senior services, rather than specialized produce vendors.

Georgia accounts for the visible recent activity under this code, with solicitations from Gwinnett County, Early County Schools, and the State of Georgia spanning May through October 2026. The code appears to function as a catch-all designation for mixed food procurement rather than a specialized produce category; actual frozen yam procurement is not named in any of the posted opportunities. School districts emphasize domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and USDA compliance, while county and state buyers focus on shelf-stable items and bulk food service supplies. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and the actual work being solicited suggests that this code may not be a primary focus for vendors specializing in frozen produce products.