UNSPSC 50601500: Frozen Non GMO artichokes

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO artichokes that have 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 50601500 Frozen Non GMO artichokes is a Class code covering shelf-stable and frozen vegetables, including artichokes, that state and local governments procure for food service operations, senior nutrition programs, and school meal service. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing frozen and canned vegetables as part of broader food procurement bundles rather than as standalone line items; the code represents a single product within multi-item food service contracts that also cover proteins, grains, condiments, and paper supplies. Issuing bodies include county departments of community services and aging, state procurement offices, and school districts operating National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, the State of Georgia, and independent school districts are the primary recent buyers under this code.

Recent activity clusters in Georgia. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an informal written quote (IWQ) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items in October 2026 with a due date of October 19, 2026, including canned vegetables alongside proteins, grains, and sauces for delivery to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center with delivery required by December 7, 2026. The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid in May 2026 with responses due June 22, 2026, with detailed scope in the attached solicitation document. Early County Board of Education solicited line-by-line bids for approximately 300+ food items including fresh and frozen vegetables, dairy, meats, and non-food supplies to support school meal programs, with bids due June 8, 2026 and award anticipated 60 days after bid opening; the contract runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with optional extension and renewal terms. Pricing in school district bids remains firm for 15 days from award and is subject to six-month escalation review using USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or Consumer Price Index benchmarks, with increases exceeding 3% permitting alternative sourcing.