UNSPSC 50603602: Frozen Non GMO castelfranco endives

The variety of Non GMO endives known as Non GMO castelfranco 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 50603602 Frozen Non GMO Castelfranco Endives is a Commodity code that encompasses shelf-stable and fresh produce items purchased by state and local food service operations, though recent solicitations under this code show only tangential alignment with the narrow endive specification — the activity actually being bought reflects broader food procurement for senior services, school lunch programs, and state institutional feeding. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under or near this code include county boards of commissioners, state purchasing offices, and independent school districts. Gwinnett County, the State of Georgia, and Early County Board of Education have posted food procurement opportunities in the past six months, with the sourcing focused on bulk food commodities, dairy, proteins, produce, and non-food supplies rather than specialty produce items.

Recent activity centers in Georgia. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an informal written quote (IWQ) on October 13, 2026 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food products including peanut butter, canned proteins, rice, pasta, and canned vegetables for the Department of Community Services, with quotes due October 19, 2026 and delivery required to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center by December 7, 2026. The State of Georgia posted a bids request for food, supplies, and other kitchen products on May 15, 2026 with a June 22, 2026 due date. Early County Board of Education issued a line-by-line bid request on May 11, 2026 for 300+ food items supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with bids due June 8, 2026, emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, with a contract period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Awards are made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with payment via electronic methods and compliance required with E-Verify, Buy American provisions, and insurance thresholds where applicable.