UNSPSC 50603612: Frozen Non GMO sugarhat endives

The variety of Non GMO endives known as Non GMO sugarhat 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 50603612 Frozen Non GMO sugarhat endives is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure frozen produce under this code as part of broader food service and nutrition programs, though recent solicitations show limited activity specifically tied to this item. The code encompasses specialty frozen vegetables sourced to meet dietary specifications, typically incorporated into institutional food programs at school districts, county agencies, and state food service operations. State and local issuing bodies across the spectrum — from county purchasing divisions to independent school districts — acquire frozen produce as line items within larger food procurement frameworks, often emphasizing domestic sourcing, USDA compliance, and product specifications such as non-GMO certification or whole-grain pairings where applicable.

Recent opportunities in Georgia illustrate the procurement context. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an IWQ (informal written quote) on October 13, 2026, due October 19, 2026, for approximately 1,062 cases of food items for the Department of Community Services, including shelf-stable proteins and vegetables with delivery required by December 7, 2026 to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center. Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line food bid on May 11, 2026, due June 8, 2026, for 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars. The State of Georgia itself posted a broader food, supplies, and kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026, due June 22, 2026. Frozen specialty vegetables such as the sugarhat endive appear infrequently as standalone line items; they are more often sourced as substitutes within commodity categories or incorporated into vegetable assortments under broader food family codes. The code shows minimal standalone recent activity in state and local procurement.