UNSPSC 50604126: Frozen Non GMO tumeric

The variety of Non GMO herbs known as Non GMO tumeric 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 50604126 Frozen Non-GMO Turmeric is a Commodity code capturing specialty frozen spice products purchased by state and local governments, primarily school districts and state agencies for institutional food service and kitchen operations. State and local buyers source this item as part of broader food procurement for school meal programs, institutional cafeterias, and government dining facilities, where it functions as a component of meal preparation rather than a standalone retail product. The solicitations show demand is embedded in larger food-service RFQs and IFBs that bundle produce, proteins, dairy, condiments, and specialty ingredients into single line-item catalogs; vendors typically bid frozen turmeric alongside conventional fresh and processed food stocks.

Recent activity centers on Georgia school districts and state procurement offices. Early County Board of Education posted an FY27 Food Bid (due June 8, 2026) requesting line-by-line bids for approximately 300+ food items including vegetables, fruits, and miscellaneous products to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools; the State of Georgia posted a broader Food, Supplies, and Other Kitchen Products solicitation (due June 22, 2026) with scope details in the attached document. Both opportunities emphasize domestic sourcing preferences, whole-grain and low-additive formulations, and compliance with USDA standards and Buy American provisions. Contract periods run July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with renewal options, and deliveries are required Monday through Friday with no separate fuel charges or state sales tax. The code shows limited standalone visibility; frozen non-GMO turmeric activity is primarily driven by routine institutional food-service consolidation buys rather than dedicated ingredient procurements.