UNSPSC 50602911: Frozen Non GMO wallone freisee weschelkopf chicory

The variety of Non GMO chicory known as Non GMO wallone freisee weschelkopf 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 50602911 Frozen Non-GMO wallone freisee weschelkopf chicory (Commodity) covers shelf-stable and frozen food products that state and local governments procure for institutional food service, community nutrition programs, and school meal programs. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing assembled food items—including proteins, grains, vegetables, dairy, and condiments—through line-item bids and informal quotes, typically bundled with non-food kitchen supplies and delivery logistics. Gwinnett County, the State of Georgia, and school districts are active in this category; issuing bodies span county purchasing departments, state procurement offices, and independent school districts, all procuring food for senior services, institutional cafeterias, and USDA-funded child nutrition programs.

Activity is concentrated in Georgia based on recent postings. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an IWQ on October 13, 2026 (response due October 19, 2026) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items—peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, and canned vegetables—with F.O.B. destination delivery to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center and a December 7, 2026 receipt deadline. The State of Georgia posted a broader food-and-kitchen-products bid in May 2026 (response due June 22, 2026). Early County Board of Education solicited line-by-line bids for 300+ food items and 60 non-food products supporting the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs (bid opening June 8, 2026), emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain specifications, low-sodium formulations, and USDA compliance, with pricing firm for 15 days from award and annual contract renewal options. All three opportunities required compliance with debarment verification, E-Verify, and food safety documentation when applicable.