UNSPSC 50601512: Frozen Non GMO violetta di chioggia artichokes

The variety of Non GMO artichokes known as Non GMO violetta di chioggia 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 50601512 Frozen Non GMO Violetta di Chioggia Artichokes is a Commodity code tracking a narrow produce item that state and local governments buy as part of broader food-procurement activities, typically in support of school meal programs, senior services, and institutional food services. The code itself names a specific artichoke variety, but the recent solicitation activity shows that state and local buyers are purchasing frozen artichokes as one line item among dozens or hundreds of food products in larger food-service RFQs and bid solicitations. The work being solicited is the supply and delivery of frozen produce and other food products under standing contracts or individual procurement events, with pricing evaluated per unit of measure and delivery to institutional kitchens on tight schedules.

Issuing bodies include county purchasing offices, state procurement arms, and school district food-service departments. The most recent opportunities are spread across Georgia, with Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners (requesting an informal written quote for approximately 1,062 cases of food items including shelf-stable and frozen products, due October 19, 2026), the State of Georgia (requesting bids on food supplies and other kitchen products, due June 22, 2026), and Early County Board of Education (requesting line-by-line bids for 300+ food items including vegetables, due June 8, 2026). School districts emphasize domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and products without artificial additives; all buyers require compliance with Buy American provisions, HACCP or equivalent food-safety plans, and E-Verify verification. Delivery windows are narrow—typically 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with 72-hour turnaround required in some cases—and buyers reserve the right to split awards by line item and reject non-compliant items at the vendor's expense.