UNSPSC 50603706: Frozen Non GMO sweet florence fennel

The variety of Non GMO fennel known as Non GMO sweet florence fennel 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 50603706 Frozen Non GMO sweet florence fennel, a Commodity code, encompasses frozen specialty produce items that state and local governments procure primarily through food service and institutional feeding programs. Recent solicitations show this code applies to shelf-stable and frozen food product purchases by county human services departments, state procurement offices, and school districts supporting cafeteria operations, senior nutrition programs, and emergency food assistance. The work involves providing compliance-certified produce meeting USDA specifications, food safety documentation, proper labeling, and timely delivery to institutional kitchens, with vendors required to maintain liability insurance, debarment clearance, and recall procedures.

Georgia dominates recent activity under this code. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an IWQ (informal written quote) on October 13, 2026 for approximately 1,062 cases of mixed food items including frozen and shelf-stable products for the Department of Community Services, with quotes due October 19, 2026; the State of Georgia posted a broader food, supplies, and kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026 with a June 22, 2026 deadline; and the Early County Board of Education solicited line-by-line food bids on May 11, 2026 for a July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 contract covering 300+ food items supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with bids due June 8, 2026. The Early County solicitation emphasizes domestic sourcing, whole-grain and low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, with award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and price adjustments permitted semi-annually on documented USDA or CPI basis.