UNSPSC 50604702: Frozen Non GMO blanca malanga

The variety of Non GMO malanga known as Non GMO blanca malanga 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 50604702 Frozen Non GMO blanca malanga is a Commodity code that encompasses specialty frozen vegetables sourced as non-GMO products for state and local institutional food service operations. Recent solicitations show state and local governments buying this category primarily as a line item within broader food-procurement packages for school nutrition programs, senior services, and state-level food supply contracts. Issuing bodies include county commissioners' offices managing senior services and human services food distribution, state departments of education or central purchasing agencies coordinating institutional food supplies, and school districts procuring items to support federal nutrition programs such as the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. The work involves sourcing products meeting USDA specifications, domestic-sourcing preferences, and quality standards for institutional delivery with temperature and freshness controls.

Recent activity is concentrated in Georgia. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners posted an IFB on October 13, 2026 (due October 19, 2026) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable and specialty food items for the Department of Community Services, requiring delivery within 72 hours and F.O.B. destination service to Lawrenceville, Georgia. The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026 due June 22, 2026 with full scope in attached documentation. Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line food bid on May 11, 2026 due June 8, 2026 for 300+ food items supporting school nutrition programs, emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain formulations, and low-sodium specifications across three school locations with July 2026 through June 2027 contract term. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with Buy American provisions, HACCP plans, $500,000 general liability insurance, and E-Verify requirements for awards exceeding $25,000.