UNSPSC 50601508: Frozen Non GMO purple sicilian artichokes

The variety of Non GMO artichokes known as Non GMO purple sicilian 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 50601508 Frozen Non GMO Purple Sicilian Artichokes is a Commodity code for a narrow product category that state and local governments procure as part of broader food-service supply contracts. The recent solicitations show that this code appears in context of general food purchasing for school nutrition programs, senior services, and statewide food supply agreements, where it would represent one line item among dozens or hundreds in a larger food procurement. The work being bought includes shelf-stable and fresh food products for institutional dining — schools operating National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, county senior-services centers, and state food-service operations — where vendors supply items on a line-by-line bid basis with strict quality, temperature, and delivery specifications. Issuing bodies are primarily school districts and county governments in Georgia, with at least one statewide procurement by the State of Georgia; these are typically informal written quote (IWQ) or sealed-bid solicitations awarding to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, often with line-item-level award splits.

Recent activity centers on Georgia. Early County Board of Education issued a line-by-line food bid in May 2026 for 300+ food items supporting school lunch and breakfast programs across three schools, due June 8, 2026, emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and low-sodium formulations with a contract period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners solicited informal written quotes in October 2026 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, vegetables) for the Department of Community Services, due October 19, 2026. The State of Georgia posted a May 2026 bid for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with a June 22, 2026 deadline. This code sees sporadic activity tied to school-year purchasing cycles and senior-services replenishment; firms entering the market should monitor Georgia school-district and county solicitations, where F.O.B. Destination delivery to institutional sites within 72 hours and compliance with Buy American provisions are standard terms.