UNSPSC 50601510: Frozen Non GMO spinoso sardo artichokes

The variety of Non GMO artichokes known as Non GMO spinoso sardo 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 50601510 Frozen Non GMO spinoso sardo artichokes is a Commodity code representing a narrow product line within fresh and frozen produce procurement. State and local governments buy this item primarily through food-service solicitations — school districts, county departments, and state agencies purchasing for cafeteria operations, senior services, and institutional meal programs. The code reflects a specific variety of frozen artichoke, though recent opportunities show that state and local food procurement typically frames artichokes as one line item within broader produce or shelf-stable food buys rather than as a standalone commodity. Issuing bodies include county boards of commissioners managing senior services facilities, state agriculture or procurement departments, and independent school districts sourcing for National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs.

Recent activity centers in Georgia. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners posted an IWQ (informal written quote) on October 13, 2026, due October 19, for approximately 1,062 cases of food items including canned vegetables and shelf-stable products for the Department of Community Services, with delivery required by December 7, 2026 to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center. The State of Georgia posted a bid on May 15, 2026, for food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026, scope details contained in an attached document. Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line food bid on May 11, 2026, due June 8, for 300+ food items supporting school meal programs across three schools, including vegetables and frozen produce, with a contract period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Price firmness, delivery temperature and timing windows, USDA sourcing compliance, and low-sodium or added-sugar-free formulations appear in school district and county solicitations.