UNSPSC 50606107: Frozen Non GMO malabar spinach

The variety of Non GMO spinach known as Non GMO malabar spinach 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 50606107 Frozen Non GMO malabar spinach is a Commodity code covering specialty produce items purchased by state agencies, counties, and school districts for institutional food service and community nutrition programs. Recent solicitations tagged under this code show state and local buyers sourcing shelf-stable and fresh food products for senior services, school meal programs, and departmental kitchens. The issuing bodies include county governments (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners), state procurement offices (State of Georgia), and independent school districts (Early County Board of Education). Vendors responding to these opportunities must meet delivery windows, temperature controls where applicable, compliance certifications including E-Verify and Buy American provisions, and documentation requirements such as HACCP plans and food recall procedures. Awards typically go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder evaluated on a per-unit basis, with split awards by line item permitted when the purchasing body deems it advantageous.

Georgia dominates recent activity under this code, with three posted opportunities spanning May through October 2026. Gwinnett County's October 2026 IWQ 140229 solicitation sought approximately 1,062 cases of food items including shelf-stable proteins, grains, and vegetables for senior services delivery by December 7, 2026, with quotes due October 19, 2026. The State of Georgia posted a May 2026 food supplies bid (PE55645NONST2026000000009) with detailed scope in attached documentation due June 22, 2026. Early County Board of Education's May 2026 FY27 food bid (PE55045NONST2027000000006) sought 300+ food items and 60+ non-food and paper supplies for National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs across three schools, with bids due June 8, 2026 and a contract period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. School districts emphasize domestic sourcing, whole-grain compliance, low-sodium formulations, and products free of artificial additives when specifications permit equivalent substitutions.