UNSPSC 50602904: Frozen Non GMO green curled chicory

The variety of Non GMO chicory known as Non GMO green curled chicory 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 50602904 Frozen Non GMO green curled chicory, a Commodity-level code, encompasses specialty frozen vegetables procured by state and local school nutrition programs as part of broader food service supply contracts. Recent solicitations under this code show that state and local buyers—primarily school districts and state agencies—purchase frozen vegetables alongside comprehensive menus of produce, proteins, grains, dairy, and prepared items to support National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program operations. The work involves meeting strict nutritional standards (whole-grain specifications, low-sodium formulations, zero trans fat per serving), USDA compliance including Buy American provisions, HACCP certification, food safety documentation, and delivery to multiple school sites with temperature-controlled logistics and liability insurance requirements typically in the $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 range. Vendors compete on lowest responsive pricing, product quality, and compliance with district-specific ingredient restrictions—such as Dallas ISD's prohibition on artificial colors, artificial flavors, and high-fructose corn syrup under Texas Legislative Bill #314—and contracts typically run one school year (July through June) with renewal options spanning two to four additional years.

School districts across Georgia, Missouri, and Texas dominate recent activity. The Douglas County School System (Georgia) issued dual RFPs in January and February 2026 for food supply and distribution serving 25,500 students across 32 schools with estimated annual expenditure of $9,000,000, and for fresh produce and eggs covering 30 school districts across two geographic areas with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million (Area One) and $1.1 million (Area Two), both due February 18 and March 4, 2026 respectively. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) posted a line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026 encompassing 300+ food items including frozen vegetables and non-food supplies. Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri) solicited grocery items with over 900 line items for the 2026-27 school year, bids due April 29, 2026 through electronic submission via NUTRIKIDS. City Schools of Decatur (Georgia) issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items due May 15, 2026 requiring delivery to ten schools. Dallas Independent School District (Texas) posted an RFP for various food products due April 2, 2026 addressing items outside main commodity bids. Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia) solicited fresh produce for 60 school sites, bids due April 23, 2026. The State of Georgia issued separate solicitations in May 2026 for general food supplies (due June 22, 2026) and fresh produce (IFB due May 27, 2026).