UNSPSC 50604805: Frozen Non GMO cremini mushrooms

The variety of Non GMO mushrooms known as Non GMO cremini 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 50604805 Frozen Non GMO cremini mushrooms is a Commodity code that in current state and local procurement captures frozen specialty produce items supplied to school nutrition programs and institutional food service operations. The recent solicitations tagged under this code reflect demand for frozen vegetables and produce as components within broader food service contracts rather than standalone frozen mushroom procurement. State and local governments buying under this code include school districts (Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Rockwood R-VI School District, Dallas Independent School District, Douglas County School System) and state purchasing agencies (State of Georgia). School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with most contracts spanning multiple food categories where frozen produce items, including specialty vegetables, serve the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Early County Board of Education and City Schools of Decatur each issued line-by-line food bids requiring vendors to supply frozen and fresh produce alongside other food categories; Dallas Independent School District issued an RFP for various food products not available through main commodity bids; and Rockwood R-VI School District solicited over 900 grocery line items including frozen and fresh vegetables. All school district contracts mandate HACCP plans, Buy American compliance, E-Verify authorization, food recall procedures, and liability insurance between $500,000 and $2,000,000.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri. The State of Georgia posted two separate solicitations—one for general food supplies and kitchen products (due June 22, 2026, Solicitation PE55645NONST2026000000009) and another for fresh produce through an IFB (due May 27, 2026, Solicitation PE68504NONST2026000000006). In Georgia, the City Schools of Decatur issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items due May 15, 2026; Savannah-Chatham County Public School System solicited fresh produce under Bid 26-34 due April 23, 2026; and Douglas County School System issued two RFPs—one for fresh produce and eggs (due March 4, 2026, Solicitation PE64810NONST2026000000047, covering 30 districts with estimated annual spend of $5.5 million across two geographic areas) and one for food supply and distribution services with approximately $9 million annual expenditure (due February 18, 2026, Solicitation PE64810NONST2026000000046). Outside Georgia, Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri (St. Louis County) solicited grocery items for the 2026-27 school year with electronic bid submission due April 29, 2026, and Dallas Independent School District in Texas issued an RFP due April 2, 2026. Frozen specialty produce appears as a line item within these broader sourcing efforts rather than as a standalone commodity procurement.