UNSPSC 50602712: Frozen Non GMO lathom self-blanching celery

The variety of Non GMO celery known as Non GMO lathom self-blanching celery 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 50602712 Frozen Non GMO Lathom Self-Blanching Celery is a Commodity code that encompasses frozen specialty produce items sourced and distributed to state and local institutional food service operations. In practice, state and local governments buy frozen celery and similar produce as components of broader food procurement contracts serving school nutrition programs, senior services, and institutional cafeterias. Recent solicitations show this code sits within larger food-purchase initiatives that include fresh and frozen vegetables, proteins, dairy, grains, and related supplies rather than as standalone produce line items. Issuing bodies include county boards of commissioners, state procurement offices, and school district boards of education, typically aggregating produce demand across multiple service points or meal programs into consolidated food bids.

Georgia dominates recent activity under this code. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners posted an informal written quote (IWQ) on October 13, 2026 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable and fresh food items for senior services, with quotes due October 19, 2026; the State of Georgia posted a food supplies and kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026 with a June 22, 2026 response date; and Early County Board of Education released a line-by-line food bid on May 11, 2026 covering 300+ food items including produce for school breakfast and lunch programs, with bids due June 8, 2026. Early County's solicitation explicitly emphasizes domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium and no-added-sugar formulations, and produce without artificial additives, with deliveries required Monday through Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. across three schools. Pricing is evaluated on a per-ounce or equivalent unit basis, and most awards go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; school districts typically allow contract extension and piggybacking by other districts on identical terms.