UNSPSC 50601804: Frozen Non GMO barlotti beans

The variety of Non GMO beans known as Non GMO barlotti beans 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 50601804 Frozen Non GMO Barlotti Beans (Commodity) appears in state and local procurement records primarily as a component of larger school nutrition and state food-service RFPs, rather than as a standalone line item. The code encompasses frozen legumes sourced under institutional food procurement, typically purchased by school districts and state agencies for meal programs that emphasize whole-grain, low-sodium, and minimally processed offerings. Recent solicitations frame frozen beans as part of broader grocery and fresh-produce lots managed alongside staples, meats, dairy, and prepared items—reflecting a market-driven consolidation where institutional buyers seek single vendors or small vendor pools to reduce administrative touch points and ensure consistent delivery across multiple school sites and central warehouses.

School districts dominate the buyer pool for this commodity. The Early County Board of Education (Georgia), City Schools of Decatur (Georgia), Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), Dallas Independent School District (Texas), and Douglas County School System (Georgia) have all solicited food products within the scope of frozen beans and legumes as of early 2026. State agencies, including the State of Georgia, have also posted RFPs for food supplies and fresh produce. Recent representative opportunities include the Early County Board of Education's FY27 Food Bid (RFQ, June 8, 2026 due date) requesting line-by-line bids for approximately 300+ food items across meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, vegetables, fruits, grains, and miscellaneous products; the Rockwood R-VI School District's Grocery Items bid (IFB, April 29, 2026 due date) covering over 900 line items across snacks, fruits, vegetables, breads, grains, cereals, dairy, and condiments; and the Douglas County School System's Food Supply and Distribution Services RFP (February 18, 2026 due date) seeking a main-line distributor to supply approximately 32,000 meals daily across 32 schools with an estimated annual expenditure of approximately $9,000,000. Activity concentrates in Georgia, Missouri, and Texas, with Georgia showing the highest recent volume of school nutrition RFPs and RFQs.