UNSPSC 50601506: Frozen Non GMO midi artichokes

The variety of Non GMO artichokes known as Non GMO midi 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 50601506 Frozen Non GMO midi artichokes is a Commodity code. State and local governments buy frozen produce items—specifically artichokes and similar vegetables meeting organic or non-GMO specifications—through school nutrition programs, state food service operations, and institutional food procurement. The code sees activity from school districts, state agencies, and county education boards soliciting fresh and frozen produce to support child nutrition services. However, the recent opportunities block reflects a broader produce and food-service procurement landscape; while frozen artichokes fall within the code's nominal scope, recent solicitations emphasize multi-item produce contracts (fresh and frozen vegetables and fruits in bulk), school lunch program staples, and comprehensive grocery bundles rather than single frozen-vegetable line items.

Recent activity concentrates heavily in Georgia and Missouri school systems. The Douglas County School System issued a RFP on February 4, 2026 for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 districts across two areas, with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, due March 4, 2026. The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System solicited fresh produce spanning 72 items with bids due April 23, 2026. The Early County Board of Education sought line-by-line food vendor bids covering approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and produce, due June 8, 2026. The City Schools of Decatur issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items for its School Nutrition Program with bids due May 15, 2026. The Rockwood R-VI School District in St. Louis County, Missouri solicited approximately 900 line-item grocery items including vegetables and fruits, with electronic bids due April 29, 2026. The State of Georgia itself posted two solicitations—one for fresh produce (IFB #4, due May 27, 2026) and another for food supplies and kitchen products (due June 22, 2026). Dallas Independent School District in Texas issued an RFP for various food products, due April 2, 2026, for school nutrition services. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with state operations and county education systems as secondary buyers. Geographic spread includes Georgia, Missouri, and Texas as standout recent-activity states.