UNSPSC 50456101: Frozen organic america spinach

The variety of organic spinach known as organic america spinach that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50456101 Frozen organic america spinach is a Commodity code that reflects state and local procurement of frozen vegetables for school nutrition programs and institutional food service operations. Recent solicitations show that state and local governments procure frozen spinach and related frozen produce items primarily as components of comprehensive food service bids encompassing multiple produce categories, proteins, dairy, grains, and prepared items rather than as standalone line items. Issuing bodies include school districts (Early County Board of Education, Rockwood R-VI School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Douglas County School System, City Schools of Decatur, Dallas Independent School District), state agencies (State of Georgia), and municipalities (City Schools of Decatur). School districts dominate the recent activity, with purchases driven by National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program requirements and daily student meal participation volumes ranging from approximately 6,900 to 32,000 meals per day depending on district size.

Geographic concentration is heavy in Georgia and Missouri, with secondary activity in Texas. Representative recent opportunities include the Early County Board of Education's FY27 Food Bid (IFB, due June 8, 2026) soliciting approximately 300+ food items across all categories with domestic sourcing preferences and low-sodium formulations; the Rockwood R-VI School District Child Nutrition Services' Grocery Items 2026-2027 (electronic IFB, due April 29, 2026) encompassing over 900 line items across multiple categories serving approximately 6,900 lunch and 900 breakfast participants daily; the Douglas County School System's fresh produce and eggs procurement through the GEC Buying Cooperative (RFP, due March 4, 2026) with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One covering 18 districts; and Dallas Independent School District's Various Food Products for Food and Child Nutrition Services (RFP, due April 2, 2026) requiring compliance with Texas Legislative Bill #314 prohibiting artificial colors, artificial flavors, and high fructose corn syrup. Contract periods typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options, delivery is F.O.B. destination Monday through Friday, and all vendors must maintain HACCP plans, food recall procedures, and general liability insurance of $500,000 to $2,000,000 depending on district requirements.