UNSPSC 50601901: Frozen Non GMO action beets

The variety of Non GMO beets known as Non GMO action beets 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 50601901 Frozen Non GMO action beets is a Commodity code covering shelf-stable and frozen vegetable products procured by state and local institutions for food service, nutrition assistance, and school meal programs. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show that purchasing bodies buy frozen and canned vegetables as components of larger food bundles rather than as standalone line items—the vegetables appear alongside proteins, grains, sauces, and dairy as part of comprehensive food-service procurement. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code span county governments, state agencies, and school districts; Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, the State of Georgia, and Early County Board of Education are the repeat buyers in the recent opportunity set. Work being solicited includes vegetables meeting USDA nutrition standards for school lunch and breakfast programs, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain and low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives where specified by the purchasing body.

Georgia dominates the recent geographic activity, with three opportunities posted between May and October 2026. Gwinnett County's IWQ 140229 purchase of approximately 1,062 cases of food items for the Department of Community Services, posted October 13, 2026 with a quote deadline of October 19, 2026, included canned vegetables among 35 shelf-stable line items delivered F.O.B. Destination to Lawrenceville; award was to be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a per-unit basis. The State of Georgia's bid for food, supplies, and other kitchen products (PE55645NONST2026000000009) was posted May 15, 2026 with a June 22, 2026 deadline, with full scope and item detail in an attached solicitation document. Early County Board of Education's FY27 Food Bid (PE55045NONST2027000000006), posted May 11, 2026 with bids due June 8, 2026, encompassed 300+ food items supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with contract performance July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and options to extend three months at the same pricing or renew for additional one-year terms.