UNSPSC 50604300: Frozen Non GMO kohlrabi

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO kohlrabi 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 50604300 Frozen Non GMO kohlrabi, a Class code, addresses a narrow product category within school district and state agency food procurement, yet the recent activity under this code shows minimal direct relevance to the nominal commodity. State and local food procurement under this code tier typically encompasses specialty frozen produce items for child nutrition and state cafeteria operations; however, the recent solicitations posted under this code predominantly seek comprehensive food service contracts spanning multiple product categories—fresh produce, dairy, meats, grains, groceries, and frozen items—rather than kohlrabi-specific procurement. The issuing bodies are primarily school districts and state departments of education pursuing multi-vendor, multi-category food supply arrangements, with school districts representing the dominant buyer type. School districts in Georgia (Savannah-Chatham County, Early County, City Schools of Decatur, Douglas County), Missouri (Rockwood R-VI), and Texas (Dallas Independent School District) have posted the most recent activity, alongside state-level agencies in Georgia soliciting fresh produce and general food supplies. The geographic spread reflects activity concentrated in Georgia and Texas, with secondary activity in Missouri and other states represented in the procurement pipeline.

Representative recent opportunities include the Early County Board of Education's FY27 Food Bid (due June 8, 2026, IFB for 300+ food line items under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program), the City Schools of Decatur's Invitation for Bid for Frozen Foods and Grocery items (due May 15, 2026, covering ten school sites with firm pricing and quarterly adjustments capped at 10% increase), and the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 for Fresh Produce and Eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative (due March 4, 2026, estimated at $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two across 30 districts). Dallas ISD's RFP for Various Food Products (due April 2, 2026) and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's annual fresh produce contract (due April 23, 2026, 72 produce items across 60 sites) round out the activity. These solicitations emphasize firm pricing, USDA compliance, food safety documentation (HACCP plans, food recall procedures), Buy American provisions, domestic sourcing where applicable, and delivery to multiple school sites Monday through Friday during morning hours. The code shows little activity specifically targeting frozen kohlrabi as a line-item commodity; vendors pursuing this code should recognize that opportunities are embedded within broader food service and nutrition procurement rather than single-product specialty sourcing.