UNSPSC 50605004: Frozen Non GMO tomatillo

The variety of Non GMO nightshades known as Non GMO tomatillo 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 50605004 Frozen Non GMO tomatillo is a Commodity code that represents specialty frozen produce items, though the recent state and local opportunities solicited under or near this code focus primarily on fresh produce, frozen foods, and comprehensive school nutrition procurement rather than tomatillos specifically. State and local governments buying under this general produce category procure fresh and frozen vegetables, fruits, eggs, and specialty items to supply school meal programs, institutional food service operations, and state agency kitchens. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts—including Early County Board of Education (Georgia), City Schools of Decatur (Georgia), Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), and Dallas Independent School District (Texas)—alongside state agencies and cooperative purchasing entities. School districts dominate the category, reflecting the centrality of child nutrition programs to state and local procurement; several districts manage contracts worth millions annually and emphasize Buy American provisions, HACCP compliance, food safety certifications, and domestic sourcing preferences in their solicitations.

Geographic concentration is strongest in Georgia and Texas, with additional activity in Missouri. Representative recent opportunities include Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026 (IFB covering 300+ food items and 60 non-food products for the National School Lunch Program), City Schools of Decatur's frozen foods and grocery IFB due May 15, 2026 (ten school sites, July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 contract with options to extend), Douglas County School System's fresh produce and eggs RFP issued through the GEC Buying Cooperative due March 4, 2026 (estimated $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two across 30 districts), and Dallas Independent School District's RFP for various food products due April 2, 2026 (2026–2027 school year, May 29, 2026–May 28, 2027, with two one-year renewal options). The State of Georgia has also issued an IFB for fresh produce (due May 27, 2026) and a broader food, supplies, and kitchen products solicitation (due June 22, 2026). Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 to align with school fiscal years, require firm pricing with limited mid-term adjustment provisions (often tied to USDA or CPI data), mandate delivery to multiple school sites during morning hours, and include substantial compliance burdens including insurance, debarment certification, E-Verify authorization, and food safety documentation.