UNSPSC 50601918: Frozen Non GMO monaco beets

The variety of Non GMO beets known as Non GMO monaco 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 50601918 Frozen Non GMO monaco beets (Commodity) covers frozen specialty vegetables, specifically non-GMO monaco beets, that state and local governments purchase for institutional food service operations. In practice, state and local buyers soliciting under this code are acquiring shelf-stable and frozen produce items as components of larger food-supply contracts for senior services, school nutrition programs, and state institutional feeding. The issuing bodies span county governments, state agencies, and school districts, with Gwinnett County and Early County Board of Education appearing as active recent buyers. The code sits within the broader institutional food procurement environment where frozen vegetables represent a line item in comprehensive kitchen-supply bids rather than standalone specialty purchases.

Recent activity shows three Georgia jurisdictions posting opportunities between May and October 2026. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an informal written quote (IWQ 140229) on October 13, 2026 for approximately 1,062 cases of food items—including shelf-stable products such as canned vegetables, rice, pasta, and sauces—for senior services delivery, with quotes due October 19, 2026 and delivery required by December 7, 2026; the State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026 with response due June 22, 2026; and Early County Board of Education solicited line-by-line food bids covering 300+ food items including frozen and fresh vegetables, dairy, and bread for National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, with bids due June 8, 2026 and performance running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Early County's bid emphasized domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, with award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and price escalation subject to USDA or CPI documentation.