UNSPSC 50452904: Frozen organic green curled chicory

The variety of organic chicory known as organic green curled chicory that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50452904 Frozen organic green curled chicory is a Commodity code that represents specialized produce items procured by state and local food-service and nutrition-assistance programs. While the code name points to a specific frozen vegetable product, the recent solicitations under this code span broader food procurement for school nutrition programs, senior services, and state institutional food supply. State and local governments use this code family to source shelf-stable and frozen produce, proteins, dairy, and related food-service items for public feeding programs including the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, senior meal delivery, and emergency food assistance. Issuing bodies include county purchasing offices, state education and social-services departments, school district boards of education, and county boards of commissioners. The mix reflects the distributed, multi-jurisdictional nature of public nutrition programs across Georgia and other states.

Recent activity centers on Georgia, where three solicitations have posted since May 2026. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an informal written quote (IWQ) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items for senior services, with quotes due October 19, 2026; the State of Georgia posted a bids solicitation on May 15, 2026 for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with a June 22, 2026 response date; and the Early County Board of Education requested line-by-line bids on June 8, 2026 for 300+ food items and 60 non-food products to support school meal programs across three schools. School districts are repeat buyers under this code, emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain formulations, low-sodium options, and products free of artificial additives. Delivery requirements are tight — Gwinnett County requires 72-hour turnaround when possible, and school districts mandate Monday-through-Friday morning delivery windows with strict temperature and shelf-life controls on perishables.