UNSPSC 50601922: Frozen Non GMO sugar beets

The variety of Non GMO beets known as Non GMO sugar 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 50601922 Frozen Non GMO sugar beets is a Commodity code that nominally describes a single agricultural product line, yet the recent state and local opportunities posted under it span a far broader scope of school nutrition procurement — fresh produce, frozen foods, groceries, eggs, dairy, meats, and prepared entrees for child nutrition programs. State and local governments buying under this code are predominantly school districts and school system child nutrition services departments, supported by a few state agency food operations and one cooperative purchasing vehicle serving multiple districts. Representative recent solicitations include the Early County Board of Education's June 8, 2026 line-by-line food bid for 300+ items across meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, vegetables, fruits, and grains to support the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs; the City Schools of Decatur's May 15, 2026 IFB for frozen foods and grocery items for its School Nutrition Program; the Rockwood R-VI School District's April 29, 2026 NUTRIKIDS electronic bid for over 900 line items spanning snacks, fruits, vegetables, breads, grains, dairy, and prepared entrees; and the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's April 23, 2026 bid for 72 fresh produce items. School districts commonly require HACCP plans, Buy American compliance, E-Verify authorization, general liability insurance ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000, food safety certifications, mock recall capability, and adherence to specifications for whole grains, low sodium, and zero trans fats per serving.

Geographic activity concentrates heavily in Georgia, where the State of Georgia, Early County Schools, City Schools of Decatur, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, and the Douglas County School System (serving a 30-district GEC cooperative with approximately $5.5 million estimated annual spending across fresh produce and eggs) have all posted solicitations between February and June 2026. Texas activity is represented by Dallas Independent School District's April 2, 2026 RFP for various food products supplementing main commodity bids. Missouri activity appears in the Rockwood R-VI School District's April 29, 2026 grocery items bid. Contract periods are typically July 1 through June 30, often with renewal options for one to four additional years. Award timelines generally run 60 days from bid opening, with firm pricing for the contract year followed by adjustment provisions tied to USDA benchmarks, CPI data, or manufacturer documentation. Vendors face consistent delivery requirements to school sites Monday through Friday during morning or early-afternoon windows, with temperatures specified for refrigerated (33F–41F) and frozen (zero degrees or below) items, and FOB destination pricing that includes all packing and transportation charges with no separate fuel surcharges.