UNSPSC 50546304: Frozen non GMO sutton rhubarb

The variety of non GMO rhubarb known as non GMO sutton rhubarb that has been frozen for preservation. This means that they are produced without the use of methods that genetically modify organisms by means that are not possible under natural conditions. Such methods include cell fusion, microencapsulation and macro-encapsulation, and recombinant DNA technology (including gene deletion, gene doubling, introducing a foreign gene, and changing the positions of genes when achieved by recombinant DNA technology).

Traditional methods of breeding, conjugation, fermentation, hybridization, in vitro fertilization, or tissue culture are considered to be non-GMO.

UNSPSC 50546304 Frozen non GMO sutton rhubarb (Commodity) describes specialty frozen produce items, though recent state and local solicitations tagged under this code predominantly solicit broad frozen and fresh grocery items for school nutrition programs rather than rhubarb specifically. School districts, counties, and cities across the Southeast are the primary issuing bodies, acquiring frozen produce, fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, dairy, meats, grains, condiments, and prepared entrees to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Solicitations emphasize Buy American provisions (minimum 51% domestic agricultural content), HACCP plan compliance, 24/7 food-recall accessibility, whole-grain and low-sodium specifications, nutritional labeling, delivery Monday through Friday within specified time windows (typically 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.), firm pricing for the contract period, and transportation prepaid to multiple school sites. Vendors must carry general liability insurance ($500,000 to $2,000,000 per occurrence), satisfy E-Verify and debarment certifications, and undergo blind testing or sample inspection before acceptance. Contract terms typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options extending up to three or four additional years.

Recent activity clusters heavily in Georgia, with secondary activity in Connecticut, Missouri, and other states. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases (Connecticut) solicited bids on over 1,100 grocery-line items for the Board of Education with a response due June 30, 2026 (IFB); Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) sought fresh produce across 200+ items with bids due June 26, 2026 (IFB); Early County Board of Education (Georgia) posted an approximately 300+ food item procurement due June 8, 2026; City Schools of Decatur (Georgia) issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items due May 15, 2026; Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri) solicited 900+ grocery line items due April 29, 2026; Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia) sought 72 fresh-produce items due April 23, 2026; and Douglas County School System (Georgia) issued a cooperative RFP for fresh produce and eggs (estimated $5.5 million annually across 30 districts) due March 4, 2026 and a separate RFP for food supply and distribution services (estimated $9 million annually) due February 18, 2026. The code shows no recent activity specifically for frozen rhubarb; the tagging appears to reflect a broader grocery-procurement category.