UNSPSC 50605523: Frozen Non GMO habanero peppers

The variety of Non GMO peppers known as Non GMO habanero 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 50605523 Frozen Non GMO habanero peppers is a Commodity code covering specialty produce items purchased by state and local food service operations, though recent solicitations tagged with this code reflect broader food procurement activity rather than habanero peppers specifically. State and local governments buy frozen and fresh produce, shelf-stable proteins, grains, condiments, and dairy products through this code to support school lunch programs, senior services, and institutional food service. Issuing bodies include county purchasing offices (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners), state procurement agencies (State of Georgia), and school district food service programs (Early County Board of Education). Solicitations emphasize domestic sourcing, USDA compliance, food safety documentation, and lowest-price-responsive-and-responsible bidding on line-item bases, with vendors required to maintain liability insurance, E-Verify compliance, and food recall procedures.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia. Gwinnett County solicited approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items for the Department of Community Services in IWQ 140229 (informal written quotes, due October 19, 2026), with delivery required by December 7, 2026 to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center at F.O.B. Destination inside delivery. The State of Georgia issued PE55645NONST2026000000009 for food, supplies, and other kitchen products (bids due June 22, 2026), with scope and pricing detailed in the attached solicitation document. Early County Board of Education posted PE55045NONST2027000000006 for approximately 300+ food items and 60+ non-food and paper supplies supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program (line-item bids due June 8, 2026), with contract performance July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and firm pricing for 15 days post-award. Questions and delivery windows reflect institutional food service protocols — early-morning windows at school and senior facilities, temperature-controlled milk logistics, and stock rotation documentation.