UNSPSC 50601916: Frozen Non GMO formanova beets

The variety of Non GMO beets known as Non GMO formanova 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 50601916 Frozen Non GMO formanova beets is a Commodity code that nominally describes a single frozen vegetable product, but recent state and local procurement under this code shows minimal relevance to the actual frozen-beet category. The code appears in Douglas County School System's February 2026 fresh-produce and eggs RFP (PE64810NONST2026000000046), posted on the GEC Buying Cooperative for 30 Georgia school districts with annual spend estimated at $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, yet the scope encompasses approximately 72 line items across diverse produce categories including apples, bananas, berries, broccoli, carrots, celery, peppers, tomatoes, leafy greens, onions, citrus fruits, potatoes, and Grade A large eggs—not frozen beets specifically. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code are primarily school districts and cooperative purchasing consortia. State and local governments procure fresh produce, eggs, frozen and canned vegetables, and related food-service supplies for child nutrition and school lunch programs under this code tier, though the code nomenclature does not reflect the full scope of work actually being purchased.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri. Beyond the Douglas County RFP noted above, solicitations posted in spring 2026 include Early County Board of Education's May 2026 food-bid RFP (PE55045NONST2027000000006) due June 8, 2026, seeking 300+ food items for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs; City Schools of Decatur's April 2026 IFB for frozen foods and grocery items (PE77310NONST2026000000018) due May 15, 2026, with virtual pre-bid conference on April 29, 2026; Rockwood R-VI School District (St. Louis County, Missouri) Child Nutrition Services' March 2026 grocery-items solicitation (CHILDNUTRITIONSERVICESGROCERYITEMS20262027) due April 29, 2026; and Dallas Independent School District's February 2026 RFP for various food products (JC250079) due April 2, 2026. The State of Georgia issued two broader food and produce RFPs in spring 2026 (PE55645NONST2026000000009 due June 22, 2026, and PE68504NONST2026000000006 IFB due May 27, 2026). The code shows substantial activity but poor alignment with the frozen-beet commodity description; vendors should verify actual product requirements in each RFP rather than relying on the UNSPSC code label.