UNSPSC 50605701: Frozen Non GMO acme rutabagas

The variety of Non GMO rutabagas known as Non GMO acme rutabagas 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 50605701 Frozen Non GMO acme rutabagas, a Commodity code, encompasses shelf-stable and frozen food products that state and local governments procure for institutional food service, senior nutrition programs, and school meal operations. Recent solicitations under this code show state agencies, county governments, and school districts purchasing broad categories of food items—shelf-stable proteins, vegetables, grains, dairy, and associated food-service supplies—through informal quotes, competitive bids, and line-by-line solicitations. The work involves vendor qualification (references, debarment verification, compliance documentation), delivery logistics with specific temperature and timing requirements, product specifications often emphasizing domestic sourcing and nutritional standards, and compliance with federal programs such as the National School Lunch Program and Buy American provisions.

Issuing bodies include Georgia county governments, the State of Georgia, and school districts; Gwinnett County and Early County Schools appear as active recent buyers. Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia, with the most recent solicitations posted between May and October 2026. Representative opportunities include Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners' informal written quote for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, canned proteins, rice, pasta, canned vegetables) due October 19, 2026; the State of Georgia's bid for food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026; and Early County Board of Education's line-by-line bid for 300+ food items plus non-food supplies for school meal programs due June 8, 2026, with contract performance running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and options to extend.