UNSPSC 50604200: Frozen Non GMO kale

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO kale 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 50604200 Frozen Non GMO Kale, a Class code, does not reflect the work state and local governments are actually buying under this designation. The recent opportunities posted against the code span broad food procurement for school nutrition programs and state operations — fresh produce, frozen foods, grocery items, dairy products, meats, grains, and ancillary food service supplies — not frozen kale specifically. Issuing bodies include state departments (Georgia), independent school districts (Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Rockwood R-VI, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, Dallas Independent School District, Douglas County School System), and related state or regional purchasing cooperatives (GEC Buying Cooperative). School districts dominate the recent activity, with food service procurement driven by National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program requirements across multiple geographic regions.

Recent opportunities span Georgia, Missouri, and Texas. The Douglas County School System in Georgia solicited fresh produce and eggs for 30 school districts across two areas with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million (Area One) and $1.1 million (Area Two) under RFP SN 26-004, due March 4, 2026. The City Schools of Decatur issued IFB for frozen foods and grocery items for ten schools with a due date of May 15, 2026 and contract term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Early County Board of Education sought line-by-line food bids covering 300+ food items, non-food supplies, and milk delivery across three schools, due June 8, 2026. Rockwood R-VI School District Child Nutrition Services in Missouri solicited over 900 line items of grocery products for the 2026-27 school year via electronic bid through NUTRIKIDS, due April 29, 2026. Dallas Independent School District issued an RFP for various food products not available through main commodity bids, due April 2, 2026, for delivery to its food service warehouse. The State of Georgia posted a general food, supplies, and kitchen products bid, due June 22, 2026. All school district contracts require HACCP certification, Buy American compliance, firm pricing for the contract period, and delivery to multiple school sites Monday through Friday during morning hours.