UNSPSC 50453004: Frozen organic choy sum

The variety of organic chinese cabbage known as organic choy sum that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50453004 Frozen organic choy sum is a Commodity code that encompasses frozen specialty vegetables, primarily Asian leafy greens and similar produce varieties supplied to institutional food service operations. State and local governments procure frozen organic produce under this code principally through school nutrition programs, state food service operations, and county education systems seeking to meet USDA compliance requirements, whole-grain and nutrient-density standards, and student dietary preferences. The solicitations show school districts sourcing frozen and fresh produce alongside broader grocery procurement — both bulk commodity items and specialty vegetables — to support National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Rockwood R-VI in Missouri, Dallas ISD in Texas, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools in Georgia, City Schools of Decatur in Georgia, Early County Board of Education in Georgia), county school systems (Douglas County School System in Georgia), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). These jurisdictions solicit produce and frozen food items as part of comprehensive school nutrition supply chains, often bundling fresh and frozen items into single RFPs or IFBs rather than isolating specialty vegetables.

Recent activity concentrates heavily in Georgia and Missouri, with secondary activity in Texas. The Douglas County School System issued a cooperative buying RFP (SN 26-004) on February 4, 2026 covering 30 districts across two geographic areas with an estimated $4.4 million (Area One) and $1.1 million (Area Two) annual spend for fresh produce and eggs through June 30, 2027, with sealed proposals due March 4, 2026. The State of Georgia posted IFB #4 2027-2026 on April 20, 2026 for fresh produce procurement with responses due May 27, 2026. City Schools of Decatur issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items on April 16, 2026 with bids due May 15, 2026, requiring 24/7 food recall accessibility and HACCP plan compliance. Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri solicited over 900 grocery line items on March 31, 2026 with electronic bids due April 29, 2026, specifying firm pricing for the full contract period with midterm adjustments permitted only for documented manufacturer price increases exceeding 5 percent. Dallas ISD posted an RFP on February 22, 2026 for various food products (including specialty and non-commodity items) with responses due April 2, 2026, structured to award to multiple vendors on a line-item basis and emphasizing compliance with Texas Legislative Bill #314 restrictions on artificial colors, artificial flavors, and high-fructose corn syrup.