UNSPSC 50601501: Frozen Non GMO brittany artichokes

The variety of Non GMO artichokes known as Non GMO brittany 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 50601501 Frozen Non GMO Brittany Artichokes is a Commodity code describing a single product line — frozen artichokes meeting non-GMO specifications — but recent state and local procurement activity shows almost no direct solicitation of this specific item. Instead, the code appears in the context of broader food service procurements where frozen vegetables (including artichokes) are one line item among hundreds in comprehensive grocery or produce contracts. State and local governments soliciting under this code are primarily school districts and state departments procuring food for child nutrition programs and institutional food service operations. The actual work being bought is participation in multi-line-item food bids for school lunch and breakfast programs, where frozen artichokes compete alongside dozens of other frozen vegetables, proteins, and commodity foods. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Rockwood R-VI School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Dallas Independent School District), county school systems (Douglas County School System), and state agencies (State of Georgia).

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri, with recent Georgia solicitations from Douglas County School System (RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs, due March 4, 2026, covering 30 districts with estimated $5.5 million annual spending across two areas), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (fresh produce bid due April 23, 2026), City Schools of Decatur (IFB for frozen foods and grocery due May 15, 2026), and the State of Georgia (IFB fresh produce due May 27, 2026). Missouri activity includes Rockwood R-VI School District Child Nutrition Services (grocery items bid due April 29, 2026, covering 900+ line items for approximately 6,900 daily lunch participants). Texas representation appears in Dallas Independent School District (RFP for various food products due April 2, 2026, covering specialty items not available through main commodity bids). Early County Board of Education in Georgia (RFP for school nutrition support, due June 8, 2026) specifies approximately 300+ food items including frozen vegetables with domestic sourcing preferences and low-sodium formulations. The code shows minimal standalone activity; participation requires competing as one vendor line item within large cooperative or district-wide food service awards, typically through electronic procurement portals (Bonfire), with firm pricing requirements and delivery specifications tied to school meal calendars running July 1 through June 30.