UNSPSC 50603304: Frozen Non GMO wintercress

The variety of Non GMO cresses known as Non GMO wintercress 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 50603304 Frozen Non GMO wintercress is a Commodity-tier code representing a single specialized produce item that sees minimal purchasing activity in state and local procurement. The code's nominal scope—frozen, non-GMO wintercress—is a narrow vegetable product, but recent state and local solicitations show no direct purchases tagged to this specific code. Instead, recent opportunities in the produce and food-service space frame what jurisdictions actually buy: school districts, county systems, and state agencies procure fresh and frozen vegetables, fruits, dairy, proteins, grains, and specialized food items in bulk through annual contracts to support child nutrition programs, cafeterias, and food service operations. The issuing bodies are primarily school districts and county boards of education, with occasional activity from state purchasing offices.

Recent solicitations across Georgia, Missouri, and Texas demonstrate the broader procurement pattern. The Douglas County School System (Georgia) posted RFP SN 26-004 on February 4, 2026, seeking fresh produce and eggs for 30 school districts across two areas, with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two and proposals due March 4, 2026. The City Schools of Decatur (Georgia) issued an IFB on April 16, 2026, for frozen foods and grocery items for its School Nutrition Program with bids due May 15, 2026, requiring 24/7 food-recall accessibility and HACCP plan compliance. Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri posted a solicitation on March 31, 2026, for over 900 grocery-item line items including produce, meats, dairy, and prepared entrees, with electronic bids due April 29, 2026. Dallas ISD issued an RFP on February 22, 2026, for various food products not available through main commodity bids, with a May 28, 2027 contract end date. The code shows little direct purchasing activity tied specifically to frozen non-GMO wintercress; procurement under this taxonomy sits dormant.