UNSPSC 50453608: Frozen organic radice amare endives

The variety of organic endives known as organic radice amare endives that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50453608 Frozen organic radice amare endives is a Commodity code that in recent state and local procurement activity covers shelf-stable and fresh food products for institutional supply — specifically, staple proteins, vegetables, grains, dairy, and condiments sourced for senior services, school nutrition programs, and general government feeding operations. State and local solicitations under this code target a mix of issuing bodies including county governments, state agencies, and independent school districts. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, the State of Georgia, and the Early County Board of Education have all posted recent food procurement notices. The work involves purchasing multiple line items of packaged and fresh foods in bulk quantities, with vendors required to meet delivery schedules, temperature and quality standards, and domestic sourcing or USDA nutrition preferences where applicable. Contracts typically include compliance requirements such as Buy American provisions, E-Verify verification, general liability insurance, HACCP plans, and food recall procedures.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia. Gwinnett County posted an IWQ for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, soups, and canned vegetables) for the Department of Community Services with a due date of October 19, 2026 and delivery required by December 7, 2026; awards are made line-by-line to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on unit pricing. The State of Georgia issued a broader food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026 with a due date of June 22, 2026. The Early County Board of Education solicited line-by-line bids for 300+ food items and 60+ non-food products supporting the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs with a June 8, 2026 deadline and a contract period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; the school district emphasizes domestic sourcing, whole-grain compliance, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, with milk deliveries requiring temperature maintenance at 33F to 40F and minimum 10-14 days freshness from delivery.