UNSPSC 50605513: Frozen Non GMO anaheim peppers

The variety of Non GMO peppers known as Non GMO anaheim peppers 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 50605513 Frozen Non-GMO Anaheim peppers is a Commodity code that encompasses frozen specialty pepper products procured by state and local governments for institutional food service, primarily school districts, county social services departments, and state agencies operating cafeterias, senior services centers, and nutrition programs. State and local buyers under this code source frozen produce items as components of broader food procurement cycles, typically bundled with other shelf-stable and refrigerated food products rather than as standalone line items. The issuing bodies soliciting under the code include county purchasing offices, school district food service departments, and state government agencies; recent activity shows school districts and county departments of community services as the primary active buyers.

Georgia dominates recent activity under this code. The Early County Board of Education posted an IFB on May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) for approximately 300 food items supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools, with delivery June–July 2026 and a contract term running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an IWQ (informal written quote) on October 13, 2026 (due October 19, 2026) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items for the Department of Community Services, including canned vegetables and other staples, with delivery required within 72 hours of order and final receipt by December 7, 2026. The State of Georgia posted a food and kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026) with scope details contained in an attached document; specific line items and quantities are not available in the public notice. School districts emphasize Buy American provisions, domestic sourcing preferences, and compliance with USDA nutritional standards, while county social services prioritize rapid turnaround and F.O.B. Destination delivery with inside delivery required.