UNSPSC 50605606: Frozen Non GMO yellow potatoes

The variety of Non GMO potatoes known as Non GMO yellow potatoes 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 50605606 Frozen Non GMO Yellow Potatoes, a Commodity code, describes frozen potato products that state and local governments procure as components of broader food-service supply contracts, particularly for school nutrition programs. Recent solicitations show school districts and state agencies buying frozen potatoes as line items within larger food-supply RFPs and IFBs that encompass hundreds of food commodities—not as standalone potato contracts. The scope includes delivery of frozen, non-GMO yellow potatoes meeting USDA compliance and food-safety standards (HACCP plans, food recall procedures, proper refrigeration at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below), often with firm pricing, domestic sourcing preferences, and delivery to multiple school sites during defined weekday windows. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts (charter districts, county boards of education, independent school districts) and state departments seeking to supply child nutrition and school lunch programs. A smaller number of state-agency food-procurement initiatives also appear, though school nutrition procurement dominates the recent activity under this code.

The geographic spread centers on Georgia and Missouri, with additional activity in Texas. Recent representative opportunities include the Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issuing an RFP for line-by-line food bids due June 8, 2026, encompassing approximately 300+ food items including frozen vegetables; the Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri) soliciting grocery items via electronic bid (NUTRIKIDS system) due April 29, 2026, covering over 900 line items with delivery Monday through Friday; Dallas Independent School District (Texas) issuing an RFP due April 2, 2026, for various food products for the 2026-2027 school year; the Douglas County School System (Georgia) soliciting fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative for 30 school districts with proposals due March 4, 2026, and estimated annual spend of approximately $5.5 million across two geographic areas; and the State of Georgia requesting bids on food, supplies, and other kitchen products with bids due June 22, 2026. Contract periods typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options, pricing remains firm for the initial term, and delivery charges and transportation are included in vendor pricing with no separate fuel surcharges permitted.