UNSPSC 50602003: Frozen Non GMO broccoli raab

The variety of Non GMO broccoli known as Non GMO broccoli raab 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 50602003 Frozen Non GMO broccoli raab, a Commodity code, does not appear in recent state and local procurement activity. The eight recent solicitations in the source span fresh produce (apples, bananas, broccoli, carrots, leafy greens, prepared salads, and dozens of other items), frozen foods and grocery staples, dairy, eggs, spices, ice cream, and prepared entrees for school nutrition and institutional food service operations — but none specifically name frozen non-GMO broccoli raab as a line item or distinguishing product category. The code's nominal scope targets a single specialized frozen vegetable product; the sourcing activity shown here reflects broad, multi-category food service procurement where broccoli raab, if procured at all, would appear as one minor line item within a much larger grocery or frozen-foods bid rather than as a standalone commodity driving a separate solicitation.

School districts and county school systems dominate the issuing-body mix, with six of eight recent opportunities coming from Georgia and Missouri public school systems (Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Douglas County School System, Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Rockwood R-VI School District, Dallas Independent School District) or state-level food procurement (State of Georgia food supplies and fresh produce bids). The source shows activity in Georgia, Missouri, and Texas, but the concentration is Georgia school nutrition programs. Representative opportunities include Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-003 for food supply and distribution services (due February 18, 2026; estimated annual expenditure approximately $9,000,000), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's Bid 26-34 for fresh produce with 72 line items across 60 school sites (due April 23, 2026), and Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food bid spanning 300+ items across meats, vegetables, fruits, and dairy (due June 8, 2026). These procurements consistently emphasize whole-grain compliance, low-sodium formulations, domestic sourcing, HACCP certification, Buy American provisions, and firm pricing for 12-month contract periods. The code shows little relevant recent activity; vendors pursuing this classification should track school district child nutrition RFPs and state-level food service cooperatives rather than expect standalone broccoli raab sourcing opportunities.