UNSPSC 50603102: Non GMO Frozen common chives

The variety of Non GMO vegetable known as chives that have 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 50603102 Non GMO Frozen common chives is a Commodity code covering frozen herb products, specifically chives without genetic modification, that state and local governments procure as components of larger food service supply contracts. State and local solicitations under this code reflect demand from food service operations serving seniors, schoolchildren, and institutional populations. Recent opportunities show that chives and similar frozen vegetables are typically requested as line items within broader food purchasing RFQs and IFBs, rather than as standalone procurements. Issuing bodies include county social service departments, state food procurement offices, and school districts operating meal programs under federal nutrition guidelines. Vendors respond to informal written quotes (IWQ), competitive bids, and line-by-line food service solicitations; awards go to lowest responsive and responsible bidders, often evaluated on unit cost.

The code shows recent activity in Georgia, with three state and local opportunities posted between May and October 2026. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an informal written quote (IWQ 140229) on October 13, 2026 for approximately 1,062 cases of food items including shelf-stable products for senior services, due October 19, 2026. The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026 with a June 22, 2026 response date. Early County Board of Education released an FY27 food bid on May 11, 2026 for 300+ food items and supplies supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with bids due June 8, 2026 and contracts running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. School districts emphasize domestic sourcing, whole-grain compliance with USDA 2024 requirements, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives; vendors must comply with Buy American provisions, maintain HACCP plans, carry $500,000 general liability insurance, and allow piggybacking for identical terms.