UNSPSC 50604002: Frozen Non GMO english peas

The variety of Non GMO green peas known as Non GMO english peas 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 50604002 Frozen Non GMO english peas is a Commodity code covering shelf-stable and frozen vegetable products that state and local governments purchase for food service operations, senior centers, school cafeterias, and institutional dining programs. Recent solicitations show procurement of frozen vegetables as part of broader food-service line-item bids, typically bundled with other fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable produce, proteins, dairy, and condiments. Issuing bodies include county commissioners' offices, state procurement divisions, and school district boards of education. The code captures products sold by the case or bulk unit to institutional food-service vendors and distributors, with delivery to cafeterias, senior centers, and food-service warehouses. Quality requirements emphasize new stock, proper labeling with distributor and manufacturer information, undamaged condition on receipt, and compliance with USDA standards when applicable to school nutrition programs.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia. 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 including canned vegetables for the Department of Community Services, with quotes due October 19, 2026 and delivery required by December 7, 2026 to Gwinnett Senior Services Center in Lawrenceville; the State of Georgia posted a broader food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026 with a June 22, 2026 response deadline. The Early County Board of Education released a line-by-line food bid on May 11, 2026 covering 300+ food items including fresh and frozen vegetables for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with bids due June 8, 2026 and a contract period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. All three solicitations required F.O.B. Destination delivery within specified time windows and emphasized lowest responsive bidder evaluation by unit cost.