UNSPSC 50601828: Frozen Non GMO hyacinth beans

The variety of Non GMO beans known as Non GMO hyacinth 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 50601828 Frozen Non GMO hyacinth beans is a Commodity code that in practice covers shelf-stable and prepared food items purchased by state and local procurement offices to support senior services, school nutrition programs, and food assistance initiatives. Recent opportunities show state and local governments buying frozen and canned vegetables, prepared proteins, grains, condiments, and dairy products as part of broader food-service contracts rather than hyacinth beans specifically. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code span county purchasing offices, state food-service procurement divisions, and school district nutrition departments. Gwinnett County, the State of Georgia, and Early County Board of Education have all posted active opportunities in the past five months, with county governments and school districts representing the primary buyer segments.

Georgia dominates the recent activity, with three posted opportunities between May and October 2026. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners posted an IWQ for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned vegetables, proteins, and prepared sauces with a due date of October 19, 2026, requiring delivery to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center by December 7, 2026 on an F.O.B. Destination basis. Early County Board of Education issued a line-by-line food bid on May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) encompassing 300+ food items to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with delivery requirements, USDA compliance specifications, and contract term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The State of Georgia posted a broader food, supplies, and kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026) with scope details contained in an attached solicitation document. Award decisions typically favor the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with pricing evaluated per unit of measure and opportunities permitting split awards by line item.