UNSPSC 50601904: Frozen Non GMO boltardy beets

The variety of Non GMO beets known as Non GMO boltardy 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 50601904 Frozen Non GMO boltardy beets (Commodity) covers frozen specialty vegetable products, though recent state and local solicitations tagged under this code reflect a much broader food procurement scope. State and local governments soliciting under the code are primarily purchasing shelf-stable and fresh food items for institutional nutrition programs — including canned proteins, dried goods, fresh produce, dairy, and prepared items for school lunch and breakfast programs, senior services, and general institutional feeding. The issuing bodies are school districts, county governments, and state departments, with school boards and county purchasing offices as the primary repeat buyers driving the recent activity.

Georgia dominates the recent opportunities, with Early County Board of Education (FY27 food bid for National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, IFB due June 8, 2026), Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners (purchase of approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items for Department of Community Services, informal written quotes due October 19, 2026), and the State of Georgia (food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid, due June 22, 2026) all posting within the past five months. The Gwinnett County solicitation and Early County Board of Education bid are the most representative of current purchasing patterns — both emphasize line-item pricing, specific brand names with approved equivalent allowances, delivery frequency tied to meal-service schedules, and awards based on lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Early County's bid additionally specifies domestic sourcing preferences, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, with strict temperature and stock-rotation requirements for milk deliveries and contract terms running through June 30, 2027 with renewal options.