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, a Class code, represents a narrow commodity within state and local food procurement that does not align meaningfully with the recent solicitation activity posted under this code. The recent state and local opportunities tagged to this code describe broad food service procurement for school districts, school systems, and state operations—encompassing hundreds of line items spanning fresh produce, frozen and grocery items, dairy, proteins, and supplies for child nutrition programs and institutional food service. None of the recent solicitations specifically reference frozen non-GMO yams or frozen yams as a line item or product category. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope (a specific frozen commodity) and the actual purchasing activity (broad institutional food service contracts) suggests either miscoding in the source data or that yams are not a material procurement category for state and local governments at this time.

Recent opportunities show school districts and school systems as the primary issuing bodies, with activity concentrated in Georgia (Douglas County School System, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, City Schools of Decatur, Early County Board of Education) and Missouri (Rockwood R-VI School District), along with activity in Texas (Dallas Independent School District) and statewide state operations (State of Georgia). Representative solicitations include Early County Board of Education's FY27 Food Bid (due June 8, 2026) for 300+ food items and 60 non-food products through an IFB; Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs across 30 school districts (due March 4, 2026, with estimated annual spending of $5.5 million combined across two geographic areas); and Dallas Independent School District's RFP for various food products for child nutrition services (due April 2, 2026). No solicitation activity was identified that specifically targets frozen non-GMO yams or yams as a standalone procurement category.