UNSPSC 50603700: Frozen Non GMO fennels

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO fennels that has 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 50603700 Frozen Non-GMO fennels is a Class code representing specialty produce items purchased by state and local food service operations, particularly school districts and state agencies supporting institutional feeding programs. Recent state and local opportunities under this code show procurement of broader frozen and fresh produce categories alongside specialty vegetables, reflecting how jurisdictions consolidate produce sourcing across multiple frozen and fresh items in single solicitations. School districts represent the dominant buyer segment, with state agencies and regional cooperative purchasing vehicles also active. The work being solicited includes frozen vegetables, fresh produce spanning apples through leafy greens, and related items meeting USDA compliance, whole-grain standards, low-sodium specifications, and food-safety requirements including HACCP plans and documented food recall procedures. Vendors must deliver to multiple school sites within defined time windows, maintain cold-chain integrity, and comply with Buy American provisions and E-Verify authorization.

Activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri, with secondary presence in Texas. Representative recent opportunities include the Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs across 30 school districts with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two (due March 4, 2026); the Rockwood R-VI School District in St. Louis County, Missouri, issuing an IFB for over 900 line items of grocery and frozen items for the 2026-2027 school year (due April 29, 2026); the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System RFP for fresh produce across 60 school sites with 72 line items and estimated quantities ranging to 21,125 cases annually (due April 23, 2026); and the City Schools of Decatur IFB for frozen foods and grocery items with optional pre-bid on April 29, 2026 and sealed bids due May 15, 2026. Dallas Independent School District also issued an RFP for various food products for the 2026-2027 school year (due April 2, 2026). Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options, firm pricing requirements, and delivery to designated school locations with transportation included in bid pricing.