UNSPSC 50601909: Frozen Non GMO chioggia beets

The variety of Non GMO beets known as Non GMO chioggia 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 50601909 Frozen Non GMO Chioggia Beets is a Commodity code representing a single food product line that state and local governments procure as part of broader food-supply contracts for schools, senior services, and institutional feeding programs. Recent solicitations show the code applied to produce purchasing within larger food-acquisition efforts that span shelf-stable pantry items, fresh and frozen vegetables, proteins, and dairy. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code include county governments, state procurement offices, and school districts. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners and Early County Board of Education appear as recent buyers, with the latter emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain specifications, and products without added sugars or artificial additives as part of National School Lunch Program compliance.

Activity appears concentrated in Georgia. Gwinnett County posted an IWQ for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned vegetables with a response deadline of October 19, 2026, while the State of Georgia posted a broader food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026 with a response deadline of June 22, 2026. Early County Board of Education issued a line-by-line food bid on May 11, 2026 for approximately 300+ food items supporting school lunch and breakfast programs, due June 8, 2026, emphasizing domestic sourcing and low-sodium formulations. Delivery windows are typically constrained to weekday morning hours (6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) with F.O.B. destination and inside delivery required. Awards are made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and vendors must provide references, comply with Buy American provisions when applicable, maintain liability insurance, and satisfy debarment verification for contracts exceeding $25,000.