UNSPSC 50603100: Frozen Non GMO chives

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO chives 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 50603100 Frozen Non GMO chives is a Class code that nominally describes a single produce item, but state and local purchasing activity under this code centers on broad food procurement — shelf-stable and perishable staples, fresh and processed proteins, dairy, vegetables, fruits, grains, condiments, and related food-service supplies for senior services, school nutrition programs, and institutional food service. The code appears to function as a catch-all family designation for food purchases rather than a narrowly scoped commodity line. Issuing bodies include county governments (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners), state agencies (State of Georgia), and independent school districts (Early County Board of Education), with food service typically supporting senior centers, school breakfast and lunch programs, and general institutional feeding operations.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia, based on recent solicitations. Representative opportunities include Gwinnett County's October 2026 informal written quote (IWQ) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, soups, canned vegetables) for the Department of Community Services, with quotes due October 19, 2026 and delivery required by December 7, 2026 to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center; the State of Georgia's May 2026 bid for food, supplies, and other kitchen products (full scope in attached solicitation document); and Early County Board of Education's May 2026 line-by-line bid for 300+ food items and 60+ non-food supplies to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with bids due June 8, 2026 and a contract period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Early County emphasizes domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, with price escalations exceeding 3% permitting provisional sourcing elsewhere.