UNSPSC 50604116: Frozen Non GMO papalo

The variety of Non GMO herbs known as Non GMO papalo 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 50604116 Frozen Non GMO papalo (Commodity) describes a single frozen produce item, but the recent opportunities in state and local procurement under this code show that school districts and other public bodies are soliciting far broader frozen and fresh food inventories for school nutrition programs. The actual buying activity centers on comprehensive food-service procurement—frozen vegetables, fresh produce, dairy, meats, poultry, seafood, grains, condiments, and specialty items—rather than papalo in isolation. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Henry County Schools, and Douglas County School System all posting RFPs and IFBs between January and May 2026. The State of Georgia and Dallas Independent School District (Texas) also solicited food-supply contracts during this period. These districts emphasize domestic sourcing where practicable, whole-grain compliance, low-sodium and low-sugar formulations, HACCP certification, Buy American provisions, and compliance with state-specific nutrition standards such as Texas Legislative Bill #314 (prohibiting artificial colors, artificial flavors, and high fructose corn syrup).

All recent opportunities span Georgia and Texas, with Georgia showing the heaviest concentration. Early County Board of Education issued an IFB for line-by-line food bids (due June 8, 2026) covering approximately 300 food items plus non-food supplies for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. City Schools of Decatur issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items (due May 15, 2026) requiring whole-grain standards, zero trans fat per serving, and 41-degree Fahrenheit refrigeration upon delivery. Henry County Schools posted two parallel IFBs (both due May 4, 2026) for food items and products across 52 school locations, requiring weekly Monday-through-Friday delivery with inside placement and commodity-management systems integration. Douglas County School System issued an RFP for fresh produce and eggs (due March 4, 2026) serving 30 districts across two Georgia areas with an estimated annual spend of $4.4 million (Area One) and $1.1 million (Area Two). Dallas Independent School District issued an RFP (due April 2, 2026) for various food products not available through main commercial and commodity bids. All contracts run July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with renewal options, require general liability insurance ($500,000 to $2,000,000 per occurrence depending on issuing body), and mandate firm pricing with escalation permitted only on documented USDA or CPI evidence; price increases exceeding 3–10% trigger alternative-sourcing rights for the school district.