UNSPSC 50604903: Frozen Non GMO giantleafed mustard

The variety of Non GMO mustard known as Non GMO giantleafed mustard 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 50604903 Frozen Non GMO giantleafed mustard is a Commodity code that captures the procurement of frozen specialty vegetables and produce items for school nutrition and state food service operations. State and local governments buy frozen produce and related food products under this code primarily through school districts and state agencies operating child nutrition and food service programs. The issuing bodies are predominantly K–12 school districts—including independent school districts, county school systems, and regional cooperative purchasing consortia—along with state departments procuring for institutional food service. School districts dominate the market, driven by the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program requirements and ongoing demand for compliant, shelf-stable produce options that meet USDA standards, whole-grain specifications, and nutritional guidelines without artificial additives.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia, Missouri, and Texas. Georgia school districts—the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, and Douglas County School System—have posted multiple produce and frozen-food procurement notices between February and June 2026. The State of Georgia issued an IFB for fresh produce (May 2026) and a general food supplies solicitation (May 2026). Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri solicited grocery items including frozen foods with 900+ line items (posted March 2026, due April 2026). Dallas Independent School District in Texas issued an RFP for supplemental food products (posted February 2026, due April 2026). Representative opportunities include the Early County Board of Education's June 8, 2026 RFQ for 300+ food items across multiple categories, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives; the Douglas County School System's RFP for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 school districts across Georgia with approximately $5.5 million annual estimated spend (proposals due March 4, 2026); and the City Schools of Decatur's May 15, 2026 IFB for frozen foods and grocery items with potential contract renewal for up to four additional one-year terms. Most solicitations employ IFB or RFP notice types with sealed bidding, firm pricing commitments for the contract term, Buy American compliance mandates, HACCP and food safety certification requirements, and $1 million minimum general liability insurance.