UNSPSC 50601759: Frozen Non GMO pinelli avocados

The variety of Non GMO avocados known as Non GMO pinelli avocados 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 50601759 Frozen Non GMO pinelli avocados is a Commodity code that captures specialty produce items state and local governments procure for institutional food service programs, though recent solicitation activity shows the code is being tagged for broader food procurement beyond the narrow avocado scope. State and local buyers soliciting under this code are primarily school districts, county governments, and state agencies funding meal programs. Early County Board of Education, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, and the State of Georgia have all posted opportunities in the past six months. The scope of work encompasses routine food service procurement for school lunch and breakfast programs, senior services, and general institutional meals—including shelf-stable proteins, grains, vegetables, dairy products, and related food-service supplies delivered on fixed schedules to fixed locations with strict temperature, labeling, and USDA compliance requirements.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia. Early County Board of Education issued an IFB on May 11, 2026 (bids due June 8, 2026) for approximately 300+ food items and 60+ non-food supplies across three schools for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program contract period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and low-sodium formulations with award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder approximately 60 days after bid opening. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners requested informal written quotes on October 13, 2026 (due October 19, 2026) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items—peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, soups, and canned vegetables—for the Department of Community Services with F.O.B. Destination delivery within 72 hours of order receipt to Lawrenceville, Georgia. The State of Georgia posted a broader food, supplies, and kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026) with scope and vendor classifications detailed in an attached solicitation document.