UNSPSC 50603601: Frozen Non GMO brussels witloof endives

The variety of Non GMO endives known as Non GMO brussels witloof endives 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 50603601 Frozen Non GMO brussels witloof endives is a Commodity code that captures state and local purchasing of frozen specialty vegetables, though recent opportunities reflect broader food procurement that spans fresh and shelf-stable items beyond this specific product line. State and local governments buy frozen and fresh produce through this code as part of larger food-service supply contracts for schools, senior services, and institutional dining. The issuing bodies soliciting under and near this code include county boards of commissioners, state procurement offices, and school district boards of education, with school food service representing a significant portion of activity driven by National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program requirements. Procurement is typically conducted through IFQ (informal written quote), IFB (invitation for bid), or line-by-line bid processes; awards are made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with pricing evaluated per unit of measure.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia, where Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners posted an informal written quote (due October 19, 2026) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned vegetables and proteins for the Department of Community Services; the State of Georgia solicited food, supplies, and other kitchen products (bids due June 22, 2026); and the Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line food bid for school lunch and breakfast programs (due June 8, 2026) encompassing over 300 food items with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain compliance, low-sodium formulations, milk delivery with temperature and stock-rotation controls, and HACCP plan compliance. School food contracts typically run July through June with firm pricing for 15 days post-award and escalation provisions tied to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or Consumer Price Index benchmarks; price increases exceeding 3% permit districts to source elsewhere. Vendors must meet Buy American provisions, carry $500,000 general liability insurance, comply with E-Verify, maintain food recall procedures, and allow piggybacking by other school districts on identical terms.