UNSPSC 50604106: Frozen Non GMO cilantro

The variety of Non GMO herbs known as Non GMO cilantro 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 50604106 Frozen Non GMO cilantro, a Commodity code, reflects state and local government procurement of specialty frozen produce items for institutional food service, though recent solicitation activity under this specific code is limited and does not clearly isolate frozen cilantro as a distinct line item. The work being solicited across related food-service opportunities centers on comprehensive frozen and fresh produce procurement for school nutrition programs, with frozen produce typically bundled within broader frozen-food and grocery categories rather than called out as individual specialty items. School districts and state agencies are the primary issuing bodies, with particular concentration among Georgia school districts including Henry County Schools, Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Douglas County School System, and the State of Georgia itself; Dallas Independent School District in Texas also appears as a significant buyer. These jurisdictions solicit food products through IFBs and RFPs on annual or multi-year cycles to support National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs across dozens of school locations.

Recent activity centers in Georgia and Texas, with the most substantial and recurring opportunities posted by Henry County Schools (dual IFBs posted March 17, 2026, due May 4–5, 2026, for food items across 52 school locations with estimated annual value near the commodity range), Early County Board of Education (line-by-line food bid posted May 11, 2026, due June 8, 2026, for 300+ food items including produce), City Schools of Decatur (IFB for frozen foods and grocery items posted April 16, 2026, due May 15, 2026), and Douglas County School System (RFP for fresh produce and eggs posted February 4, 2026, due March 4, 2026, spanning 30 school districts with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two). Dallas Independent School District issued an RFP on February 22, 2026, due April 2, 2026, for various food products including specialty items not available through main commodity bids. All procurements emphasize domestic sourcing preferences, USDA compliance, HACCP plans, cold-chain logistics with specific temperature requirements, and multi-vendor award structures; no set-asides are designated, and pricing must include transportation with no separate fuel surcharges.