UNSPSC 50601810: Frozen Non GMO bobby beans

The variety of Non GMO beans known as Non GMO bobby 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 50601810 Frozen Non GMO bobby beans is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure shelf-stable and perishable food products for institutional meal programs, senior services, and community nutrition initiatives. Recent solicitations show that agencies are buying frozen and shelf-stable proteins, vegetables, grains, dairy, and prepared foods to support school lunch and breakfast programs, county senior services, and state food-supply operations. The issuing bodies span county purchasing departments, state agencies, and independent school districts. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners and the Early County Board of Education are active buyers in the recent record, sourcing through informal written quotes and line-by-line competitive bids respectively. State and local food procurement emphasizes compliance with USDA nutrition standards, Buy American provisions where applicable, domestic sourcing preferences, and adherence to food safety protocols including HACCP plans and food-recall procedures.

Georgia represents the geographic center of recent activity. Gwinnett County posted an informal written quote (IWQ 140229) on October 13, 2026, due October 19, 2026, for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned proteins, vegetables, sauces, and soups for the Department of Community Services, with delivery to Lawrenceville by December 7, 2026 and F.O.B. Destination terms. The Early County Board of Education issued a line-by-line bid (PE55045NONST2027000000006) on May 11, 2026, due June 8, 2026, for 300+ food items spanning meats, poultry, dairy, vegetables, and grains to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with a contract term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and options to extend. The State of Georgia posted a broader food and kitchen-products bid (PE55645NONST2026000000009) on May 15, 2026, due June 22, 2026, with scope and pricing contained in an attached solicitation document. Award is typically made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a unit or line-item basis.