UNSPSC 50452909: Frozen organic scarola verde chicory

The variety of organic chicory known as organic scarola verde chicory that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50452909 Frozen organic scarola verde chicory is a Commodity code that captures state and local procurement of specialty produce items, though recent opportunities show the code applied across a broader spectrum of food procurement. State and local governments soliciting under this code include county boards of commissioners, state purchasing offices, and school districts. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, the State of Georgia, and Early County Board of Education have recently posted opportunities in this space. The work being solicited ranges from bulk shelf-stable food products (peanut butter, canned proteins, rice, pasta, canned vegetables) for senior services programs to comprehensive National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program support encompassing meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, fresh and frozen vegetables, fruits, grains, and condiments. School districts emphasize domestic sourcing, whole-grain compliance with USDA 2024 specifications, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an informal written quote (IWQ) on October 13, 2026 for approximately 1,062 cases of food items for senior services, with quotes due October 19, 2026; delivery required to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center by December 7, 2026, F.O.B. Destination with inside delivery required. Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line food bid on May 11, 2026, due June 8, 2026, for 300+ food items plus non-food and paper cleaning supplies to support school meal programs across three schools, with contract period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and options to extend or renew; all prices include packing and transportation with no separate fuel charges. The State of Georgia issued a bid for food, supplies, and other kitchen products on May 15, 2026, due June 22, 2026, with full scope and pricing contained in an attached solicitation document.