UNSPSC 50453300: Frozen organic cresses

The type of organic vegetable known as organic cresses that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50453300 Frozen organic cresses is a Class code that encompasses shelf-stable and refrigerated food products purchased by state and local agencies for institutional food service, including school lunch programs, senior services, and statewide procurement operations. The code captures commodity food procurement across state departments, county governments, and independent school districts, with a mix of formal competitive bids and informal written quotes. Recent solicitations reveal that state and local buyers source a broad range of products under this classification—shelf-stable items including canned proteins, grains, and sauces; fresh and frozen produce; dairy products with specific grade and temperature requirements; whole-grain and low-sodium formulations; and domestically sourced options when available. Issuing bodies range from individual school districts managing USDA lunch and breakfast programs to county social services departments serving senior populations to statewide procurement offices.

Recent activity clusters in Georgia, where the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners posted an informal written quote for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items due October 19, 2026; the State of Georgia issued a formal bid on May 15, 2026 for food, supplies, and kitchen products (full scope in attached documentation); and Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line bid for 300+ food items and 60+ non-food products supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, due June 8, 2026. Early County's opportunity emphasized domestic sourcing, whole-grain specifications, low-sodium and additive-free formulations, USDA compliance, $500,000 general liability insurance, and firm pricing for 15 days with six-month escalation consideration tied to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or CPI data. Delivery and temperature-control requirements are stringent across solicitations, with most mandating Monday-through-Friday daytime delivery windows, F.O.B. destination pricing, and specific handling and documentation protocols.