UNSPSC 50605813: Frozen Non GMO seaweeds

The variety of Non GMO sea vegetables known as Non GMO seaweeds 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 50605813 Frozen Non GMO seaweeds, a Commodity code, nominally names a specific product category, but state and local procurement activity under this code shows little relevant recent solicitation volume. The recent opportunities on file are tagged with this code yet involve broader food service procurement—fresh produce, frozen foods, grocery staples, eggs, and main-line food distribution to schools and state agencies—rather than seaweed products specifically. The mix of issuing bodies reflects school district nutrition programs (Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Rockwood R-VI School District, Dallas Independent School District) and state procurement offices (State of Georgia), all seeking commodities through RFPs and IFBs with response dates throughout spring 2026.

Geographic activity centers on Georgia and Missouri school districts, with Dallas Independent School District (Texas) and state-level procurement in Georgia also visible in recent postings. The Douglas County School System in Georgia issued two separate RFPs in early 2026—one for fresh produce and eggs (due March 4, 2026, estimated annual value approximately $5.5 million across 30 cooperating districts) and another for main-line food supply and distribution services (due February 18, 2026, estimated annual value approximately $9 million)—indicating sustained school nutrition demand. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) sought food vendors for the 2026–2027 school year with bids due June 8, 2026, and City Schools of Decatur (Georgia) issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items due May 15, 2026, with a one-year contract term running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The code itself appears misaligned with the actual procurement scope; frozen seaweed is not a documented line item in any of the recent solicitations reviewed.