UNSPSC 50601920: Frozen Non GMO pronto beets

The variety of Non GMO beets known as Non GMO pronto 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 50601920 Frozen Non GMO Pronto Beets is a Commodity code representing a specific produce item category that state and local governments procure primarily through school nutrition and facility food service contracts. Recent solicitations show that this code captures frozen vegetable procurement as part of broader food-service buys spanning fresh produce, frozen items, grocery staples, and ancillary food-service supplies. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with state agencies and municipalities also active; Early County Board of Education (Georgia), Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), City Schools of Decatur (Georgia), and Dallas Independent School District (Texas) have all posted solicitations in the past four months that encompass frozen vegetables alongside other produce and food items. Procurement spans school breakfast and lunch programs, student meal compliance with USDA nutrition standards, and facility kitchen operations. Vendors must meet stringent food safety requirements including HACCP plans, food recall procedures, Buy American compliance, liability insurance (typically $500,000 to $2,000,000 general liability), E-Verify authorization where applicable, and delivery specifications such as temperature control (41 degrees Fahrenheit or below for refrigerated products) and Monday-through-Friday delivery windows.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri, with significant procurement also in Texas. The Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-003 for Food Supply and Distribution Services covering 30 districts across two Georgia areas represents an estimated $9 million annual spend, with proposals due February 18, 2026. Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food bid (due June 8, 2026) encompasses approximately 300 food items including vegetables and frozen products for the National School Lunch Program. Dallas Independent School District issued an RFP on February 22, 2026 (due April 2, 2026) for various food products, including frozen items, for delivery to its central warehouse. The State of Georgia posted a general food, supplies, and kitchen products bid (PE55645NONST2026000000009) due June 22, 2026. City Schools of Decatur's IFB for frozen foods and grocery items (due May 15, 2026) requires $1 million general liability insurance and firm pricing for 30 days post-award. Contract terms typically run July 1 through June 30 of the following year, with renewal options for one to four additional years contingent on performance and pricing competitiveness. No incumbent vendors are identified across these recent solicitations, signaling open competitive opportunities for qualified suppliers.