UNSPSC 50603614: Frozen Non GMO witloof zoom endives

The variety of Non GMO endives known as Non GMO witloof zoom 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 50603614 Frozen Non GMO witloof zoom endives is a Commodity code that in practice captures state and local procurement of shelf-stable and refrigerated food products for institutional food service operations, including canned proteins, produce, dairy, and prepared foods sourced through informal quotes and sealed-bid processes. The issuing bodies are primarily county governments and school districts procuring for senior services, food assistance programs, and child nutrition operations (National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program). The code's nominal scope—frozen specialty endive varieties—bears little alignment with the actual recent solicitations, which center on broad food-service replenishment across multiple categories including meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, grains, condiments, and cleaning supplies for institutional kitchens.

Recent activity clusters in Georgia, with Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners posting 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, soups, canned vegetables) due October 19, 2026 for delivery to Gwinnett Senior Services Center; the State of Georgia posted a sealed-bid solicitation in May 2026 for food, supplies, and other kitchen products; and Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line bid in May 2026 for approximately 300+ food items and 60+ non-food and paper products to support school meal programs, with bids due June 8, 2026 and a contract period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. School districts emphasize domestic sourcing, whole-grain and low-sodium formulations, USDA compliance, and HACCP certification, while county senior-services procurement focuses on rapid replenishment with three-day delivery windows and F.O.B. destination terms. Award is made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a unit-price basis with options for split awards across line items.