UNSPSC 50602908: Frozen Non GMO sanda chicory

The variety of Non GMO chicory known as Non GMO sanda 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 50602908 Frozen Non GMO sanda chicory is a Commodity code that encompasses shelf-stable and frozen specialty food products procured by state and local food service operations. The recent solicitation activity under this code shows state and local governments buying general food items for senior services, school nutrition programs, and institutional food service, rather than the narrow frozen chicory variant implied by the code name alone. Gwinnett County, the State of Georgia, and the Early County Board of Education have all posted food procurement opportunities in the past six months. The issuing bodies include county purchasing divisions and school boards managing National School Lunch Program and senior services operations; these entities typically seek line-item bids or informal quotes for mixed food product bundles rather than single-commodity procurements. Food vendors responding to these opportunities must meet delivery schedules (often 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday), provide temperature-controlled transport where required, certify compliance with Buy American and E-Verify requirements, maintain liability insurance at specified thresholds, and offer pricing on a per-unit or per-case basis with firm pricing guarantees.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia, with the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners posting an informal written quote for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, soups, and canned vegetables) due October 19, 2026, requiring delivery to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center by December 7, 2026 with F.O.B. Destination and inside delivery. The Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line bid for 300+ food items and 60 non-food products supporting school lunch and breakfast programs, with bids due June 8, 2026 and contract performance July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, with all transportation included in bid pricing and general liability insurance at $500,000 minimum. The State of Georgia also solicited food, supplies, and other kitchen products in May 2026 with a June 22, 2026 due date, though full scope details were contained in an attached PDF. Award decisions favor the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and most contracts allow price escalation or de-escalation on a six-month basis when supported by USDA or CPI data.