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, a Commodity code, encompasses frozen specialty vegetable products state and local governments procure for food service operations, institutional feeding programs, and school lunch supply chains. State and local buyers use this code to source preserved vegetables meeting specific quality and sourcing criteria — including non-GMO certification, frozen-state specification, and variety designation — for cafeterias, senior centers, and food distribution programs. Recent opportunities show issuing bodies including county governments, state agencies, and school districts purchasing frozen vegetables as line items within broader food-supply contracts rather than as standalone procurements; the code sits within larger competitive bidding cycles that treat produce alongside proteins, dairy, and dry goods.

Georgia dominates recent activity under this code. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners posted an IWQ (informal written quote) in October 2026 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable and fresh food items for the Department of Community Services, with canned vegetables included among 35 line items and delivery required by December 7, 2026 to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center; the State of Georgia posted a food supplies IFB in May 2026 with scope contained in an attached document; Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line food bid in May 2026 for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools, due June 8, 2026, encompassing approximately 300+ food items including vegetables, fruits, and specialty items with domestic sourcing and whole-grain preferences. No recent solicitations explicitly named frozen non-GMO cylindra beets as a distinct line item, suggesting the code captures specialty vegetable specifications within broader institutional food contracts rather than standalone produce purchases.