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, a Class code, covers frozen specialty produce items procured by state and local school districts to support child nutrition programs and institutional food service operations. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show school districts and state agencies buying frozen vegetables, fresh produce, and specialty food items as part of broader food service contracts. The code sees activity primarily from school districts sourcing for National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program compliance, with requirements for USDA domestic sourcing preferences, whole-grain formulations, low-sodium specifications, and products free of artificial additives. Issuing bodies are predominantly independent school districts and county school systems (Early County Board of Education, Decatur City Schools, Rockwood R-VI School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Dallas Independent School District, Douglas County School System) alongside state-level procurement through Georgia's purchasing apparatus. School districts consistently require vendors to maintain HACCP plans, carry general liability insurance ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000, comply with E-Verify and Buy American provisions, and demonstrate food safety and recall capabilities.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri, with notable procurements from the State of Georgia (IFB #4 for fresh produce, due May 27, 2026; food supplies and kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026), Early County Board of Education (FY27 Food Bid for National School Lunch Program products, due June 8, 2026), City Schools of Decatur (frozen foods and grocery IFB, due May 15, 2026), Rockwood R-VI School District in St. Louis County, Missouri (grocery items bid for over 900 line items, due April 29, 2026), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (fresh produce contract bid for 72 items, due April 23, 2026), Dallas Independent School District (various food products RFP due April 2, 2026), and Douglas County School System (fresh produce and eggs RFP for 30 districts totaling approximately $5.5 million annually, due March 4, 2026; food supply and distribution RFP for approximately $9 million annually, due February 18, 2026). Contract periods uniformly run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options up to three or four additional one-year terms. All pricing must include packing and transportation to school sites with no separate fuel surcharges, and price increases are limited by quarterly or six-month adjustment windows tied to market indices or capped percentage thresholds.