UNSPSC 50604804: Frozen Non GMO chanterelle mushrooms

The variety of Non GMO mushrooms known as Non GMO chanterelle mushrooms 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 50604804 Frozen Non-GMO chanterelle mushrooms is a Commodity code that in practice covers specialty produce items sourced for institutional food service, though the recent solicitations show that state and local governments are buying frozen non-GMO chanterelle mushrooms almost exclusively as part of broader food-procurement efforts rather than as standalone line items. The code appears in three recent opportunities across Georgia: Gwinnett County's October 2026 informal written quote for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items for senior services, the State of Georgia's May 2026 bid for food, supplies, and other kitchen products, and Early County Board of Education's May 2026 line-by-line food bid for National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program support across three schools. Issuing bodies include county governments, state departments, and school districts, with the school district solicitation covering 300+ food items spanning meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, vegetables, fruits, grains, and condiments alongside non-food supplies, while emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives.

Activity is concentrated in Georgia, where Gwinnett County, the State of Georgia, and Early County Board of Education have posted recent opportunities. Gwinnett County's IWQ 140229 purchase required quotes by October 19, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., with delivery to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center in Lawrenceville required by December 7, 2026; the State of Georgia's solicitation closed June 22, 2026; and Early County Board of Education's FY27 food bid closed June 8, 2026 with contract performance running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The early-county solicitation specifically required Buy American compliance, HACCP plans, $500,000 general liability insurance, E-Verify verification, and food recall procedures, with award made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a line-by-line basis approximately 60 days after opening. All three opportunities permitted vendors to supply "or approved equivalent" products, reflecting the institutional preference for specification-level flexibility within quality standards.