UNSPSC 50604114: Frozen Non GMO mint

The variety of Non GMO herbs known as Non GMO mint 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 50604114 Frozen Non GMO mint is a Commodity code that describes specialty frozen produce items state and local governments purchase for food service operations. Recent solicitations show this code tags frozen produce procurement for school food service and institutional kitchen supply contracts. Early County Board of Education's FY27 food bid solicitation includes frozen vegetables as part of a comprehensive 300+ item food line covering meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, vegetables, fruits, grains, and condiments for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. The code sits within broader institutional food procurement where state departments and school districts solicit produce, proteins, dairy, and paper goods to support cafeteria operations, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives.

The code sees activity from state departments and independent school districts. Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026, covering approximately 300 food items with delivery six days per week to three schools; the State of Georgia posted a broader food, supplies, and other kitchen products IFB due June 22, 2026, with full scope in attached documentation. Both solicitations are in Georgia. The Early County contract runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with extension and renewal options, requires Buy American compliance, $500,000 general liability insurance for bids exceeding $25,000, HACCP plans, E-Verify verification, and allows piggybacking by other school districts on identical bid terms. Price escalation requests require USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or Consumer Price Index documentation and are limited to 3% increases before the district may source elsewhere.