UNSPSC 50604402: Frozen Non GMO autumn mammoth 2 leeks

The variety of Non GMO leeks known as Non GMO autumn mammoth 2 leeks that have 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 50604402 Frozen Non GMO autumn mammoth 2 leeks (Commodity) does not align with the recent state and local procurement activity tagged under this code. The source contains no solicitations for frozen or specialty leek products; instead, the opportunities posted under this code reflect broad food service procurement for school nutrition programs and general state operations, spanning fresh produce, dairy, meats, prepared foods, and grocery supplies rather than a specific frozen vegetable commodity.

The recent opportunities show school districts and state agencies purchasing comprehensive food service items through IFBs and RFPs, with the largest volume concentrated in Georgia and Missouri. Representative solicitations include the Early County Board of Education (RFP, June 8, 2026 due date) seeking approximately 300 food items plus 60 non-food products for National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs across three schools; the Douglas County School System (RFP SN 26-003, February 18, 2026 due date) procuring an estimated $9 million in annual food supply and distribution services for 32 schools serving 25,500 students; and the Dallas Independent School District (RFP JC250079, April 2, 2026 due date) purchasing various specialty food products for the 2026-2027 school year. The code shows no targeted procurement for frozen autumn mammoth leeks or comparable specialty produce items, indicating this classification is likely a tagging error or misalignment with actual purchasing activity under the code.