UNSPSC 50603518: Frozen Non GMO thai eggplants

The variety of Non GMO eggplants known as Non GMO thai eggplants 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 50603518 Frozen Non-GMO Thai Eggplants is a Commodity code that does not match the recent state and local procurement activity filed under it. The recent opportunities records show no solicitations for frozen Thai eggplants; instead, the code's recent postings span broad food service procurement for school districts and state agencies seeking comprehensive grocery, produce, and frozen-food suppliers. The mismatch suggests either misclassification at posting or that the code's actual use diverges significantly from its nominal scope. State and local buyers under this code designation include school districts (Early County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Douglas County School System, Dallas Independent School District, City Schools of Decatur, Rockwood R-VI School District), state departments (State of Georgia), and regional cooperative purchasing vehicles (GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 Georgia school districts). The activity spans Georgia, Missouri, and Texas, with Georgia showing the densest recent concentration.

Representative recent opportunities include the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 issued February 4, 2026, for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 districts across two geographic areas with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million and $1.1 million respectively and a March 4, 2026 response deadline; the Early County Board of Education's line-item food bid for National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs due June 8, 2026, covering 300+ food items and requiring domestic sourcing, whole-grain compliance, low-sodium formulations, and delivery Monday through Friday; and the City Schools of Decatur's IFB for frozen foods and grocery items for the 2026-2027 school year with sealed bids due May 15, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. EST. The code shows little relevant recent activity to frozen Thai eggplants specifically; buyers are issuing broadly scoped RFPs and IFBs for bulk food service distribution and ingredient supply rather than specialty frozen-produce line items.