UNSPSC 50601505: Frozen Non GMO gros camus de bretagne artichokes

The variety of Non GMO artichokes known as Non GMO gros camus de bretagne 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 50601505 Frozen Non GMO gros camus de bretagne artichokes is a Commodity code that in recent state and local procurement activity encompasses shelf-stable and fresh food products for institutional food service — including proteins, grains, produce, dairy, and specialty items — purchased by county governments, school districts, and state agencies to supply cafeterias, senior centers, and community services programs. The issuing bodies span school districts (Early County Board of Education), county purchasing offices (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners), and state procurement functions (State of Georgia), each soliciting staple food products and supplies under IFQ, RFQ, and line-item bid structures. Gwinnett County and Early County Schools both appear in recent postings, with the school district's scope encompassing 300+ food items spanning meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, vegetables, fruits, grains, condiments, bread products meeting USDA whole-grain specifications, and fluid milk with strict temperature and rotation requirements, alongside approximately 60 non-food and paper supply items for school lunch and breakfast programs.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia, where Gwinnett County posted an IFQ for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, soups, and canned vegetables) due October 19, 2026 with delivery to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center by December 7, 2026; the State of Georgia posted a broader food, supplies, and kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026; and Early County Board of Education issued a line-by-line food bid for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs due June 8, 2026, with contract period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Early County Schools emphasized domestic sourcing preferences, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, with all prices to include packing and transportation and bids remaining firm for 15 days from award. Award timelines typically span 60 days post-opening, with vendors required to carry minimum $500,000 general liability insurance and comply with Buy American provisions, HACCP plans, E-Verify requirements, and food recall and biosecurity procedures.