UNSPSC 50603603: Frozen Non GMO catalogna di galatina endives

The variety of Non GMO endives known as Non GMO catalogna di galatina 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 50603603 Frozen Non GMO catalogna di galatina endives is a Commodity code that in practice covers a much broader range of frozen and shelf-stable food products than its nominal title suggests. State and local governments soliciting under this code are purchasing institutional food supplies for school lunch programs, senior services, and other public meals operations — including meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, vegetables, fruits, grains, condiments, canned proteins, and miscellaneous food-service items. The issuing bodies are primarily school districts and county social-services departments, with state-level procurement offices also active in the market. Recent solicitations emphasize domestic sourcing, whole-grain compliance with USDA 2024 Final Rule specifications, low-sodium formulations, products without added sugars or artificial additives, and strict temperature and food-safety documentation standards including HACCP plans, food recall procedures, and biosecurity policies.

Georgia shows the most recent activity under this code, with three posted opportunities spanning May through October 2026: the State of Georgia issued an IFB on May 15, 2026 for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with a June 22, 2026 response deadline; Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line bid on May 11, 2026 for National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program items with a June 8, 2026 due date, covering roughly 300 food items and 60 non-food and paper supplies with contract performance July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and extension and renewal options; and Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an informal written quote (IWQ) on October 13, 2026 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, soups, and canned vegetables) for the Department of Community Services, with quotes due October 19, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and delivery required by December 7, 2026 to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center. Award criteria across these opportunities consistently favor lowest-responsive-and-responsible-bidder evaluation, with pricing calculated per unit of measure, delivery F.O.B. destination within 72 hours of order receipt where possible, and pre-award vendor compliance verification including general liability insurance ($500,000 minimum for school-district contracts), E-Verify, debarment screening, and non-collusion certification.