UNSPSC 50602702: Frozen Non GMO celeriac

The variety of Non GMO celery known as Non GMO celeriac that has 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 50602702 Frozen Non GMO celeriac, a Commodity code, represents shelf-stable and refrigerated produce items that state and local governments procure for food-service operations, senior meal programs, and school nutrition services. Recent activity shows state and local buyers sourcing this code predominantly through informal quotes and competitive line-item bids for bulk food purchases rather than as a standalone line. The actual buying pattern diverges from the code's narrow frozen-celeriac specification — solicitations tag the code within broader food-procurement vehicles that encompass dozens of produce, protein, dairy, and prepared-food items. School districts, county social-services departments, and state procurement offices issue the bulk of opportunities under this code's family and are the primary issuing bodies.

Georgia dominates the recent activity, with three posted opportunities in the past six months. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners posted an IWQ (informal written quote) on October 13, 2026, due October 19, 2026, for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned vegetables and proteins for the Department of Community Services, with delivery required to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center by December 7, 2026. The State of Georgia posted a competitive bid on May 15, 2026, due June 22, 2026, for food, supplies, and other kitchen products (full scope in attached documentation). Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line bid on May 11, 2026, due June 8, 2026, for approximately 300-plus food items and non-food supplies to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools, emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives. All three opportunities require F.O.B. Destination delivery with strict temperature and handling controls, compliance with USDA nutrition standards, and vendor references and insurance certifications.