UNSPSC 50601829: Frozen Non GMO italian type beans

The variety of Non GMO beans known as Non GMO italian type 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 50601829 Frozen Non GMO Italian Type Beans is a Commodity code that captures state and local government procurement of frozen specialty bean products meeting non-GMO and Italian-type specifications. Recent solicitations show this code applied across broad food service and school nutrition procurement, where frozen beans appear as line items within comprehensive food supply contracts rather than as standalone commodity buys. State and local governments procure frozen Italian-type beans primarily through school districts and state agencies supporting child nutrition programs, where these products are specified alongside fresh produce, dairy, proteins, and prepared entrees to meet USDA meal pattern requirements and whole-grain or low-sodium standards. The Early County Board of Education (Georgia), Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri), and Dallas Independent School District (Texas) have all solicited frozen food products as part of annual school nutrition cycles. School districts issuing under this code emphasize domestic sourcing, HACCP compliance, food recall procedures, Buy American provisions, and proof of liability insurance ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Texas, with secondary solicitation volume in Missouri and broader regional representation across school districts. The Early County Board of Education issued an IFB for line-by-line food bids due June 8, 2026, encompassing approximately 300 food items including frozen vegetables and specialty products. The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia) solicited fresh produce and related items with sealed bids due April 23, 2026. Dallas Independent School District issued an RFP on February 22, 2026, for various food products not available through main commodity bids, with responses due April 2, 2026. The Douglas County School System (Georgia) issued an RFP on January 21, 2026, for primary food supply and distribution services supporting 32 schools with approximately $9,000,000 in estimated annual expenditure and a February 18, 2026, proposal deadline. All solicitations require firm pricing for the contract period, F.O.B. delivery to school sites or central warehouses, and compliance with federal nutrition and food safety standards. The code shows active, recurring procurement cycles tied to annual school nutrition program budget cycles (July through June), with award timelines extending 60 to 90 days from bid opening.