UNSPSC 50601910: Frozen Non GMO cylindra beets

The variety of Non GMO beets known as Non GMO cylindra 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 50601910 Frozen Non GMO cylindra beets (Commodity) describes specialty frozen vegetables procured by state and local food service operations. Based on recent solicitations in the dataset, state and local governments buy frozen and fresh produce—including beets, other vegetables, fruits, and eggs—primarily to support school nutrition programs serving breakfast and lunch under USDA child nutrition initiatives. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts (independent districts, county systems, and regional consortia), with occasional participation by state procurement offices and municipalities. School nutrition programs represent the dominant buyer segment, with districts managing cafeteria operations across multiple school sites and seeking line-item bids for produce, frozen goods, dairy, proteins, and pantry staples. The early County Board of Education, Rockwood R-VI School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Dallas Independent School District, and Douglas County School System have all posted active solicitations in the past four months, indicating consistent demand for commodity food procurement across this tier.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri, with outliers in Texas. The State of Georgia has issued multiple RFPs for produce, frozen foods, and grocery items (Fresh Produce IFB #4 2027-2026, posted April 20, 2026; Frozen Foods and Grocery from City Schools of Decatur, IFB due May 15, 2026; and a general Food, Supplies, and Other Kitchen Products bid from the State of Georgia, due June 22, 2026). Missouri's Rockwood R-VI School District solicited over 900 grocery line items for 2026-27 with electronic bids due April 29, 2026. Georgia's Savannah-Chatham County Public School System bid for fresh produce (72 items, bids due April 23, 2026), and Douglas County School System issued an RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs across 30 school districts with estimated annual spend of $4.4 million to $1.1 million by area (proposals due March 4, 2026). Dallas Independent School District's RFP for various food products with child nutrition services (due April 2, 2026) rounds out the recent activity. Contract terms typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options, delivery to school sites Monday through Friday in early-morning windows, and firm pricing required for the contract period with allowance for documented cost adjustments tied to USDA or CPI indices. All solicitations mandate Buy American compliance, HACCP plans, food safety certifications, liability insurance ($500,000 to $2,000,000 general liability), and E-Verify authorization.