UNSPSC 50606110: Frozen Non GMO orach spinach

The variety of Non GMO spinach known as Non GMO orach 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 50606110 Frozen Non GMO Orach Spinach is a Commodity code describing a specific frozen vegetable product that state and local governments procure as part of broader school nutrition and institutional food service operations. Recent solicitations under this code reveal that state and local buyers are sourcing frozen specialty produce items—including frozen spinach variants—alongside comprehensive frozen and fresh produce portfolios to support child nutrition programs, school breakfast and lunch initiatives, and general institutional food service. The issuing bodies are primarily school districts and boards of education across multiple states, with occasional state-level food procurement for institutional operations. Early County Board of Education (Georgia), City Schools of Decatur (Georgia), Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), Dallas Independent School District (Texas), and Douglas County School System (Georgia) have all issued recent solicitations encompassing frozen produce categories, with frozen specialty items embedded within larger line-item grocery and produce bids rather than as standalone commodity purchases.

Recent opportunities show the strongest activity in Georgia and Texas. The Early County Board of Education issued a line-by-line bid (due June 8, 2026) for approximately 300+ food items supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with frozen vegetables included in the broader produce scope. The City Schools of Decatur issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items (due May 15, 2026) with delivery to ten school sites and contract period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri solicited bids for over 900 grocery line items (due April 29, 2026) covering vegetables, fruits, and prepared items. Dallas Independent School District issued an RFP for various food products (due April 2, 2026) with multiple suppliers and lot-based awards. The Douglas County School System in Georgia issued an RFP for fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative (due March 4, 2026) covering 30 school districts with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million to $1.1 million by geographic area. Frozen spinach and similar specialty frozen produce items appear as components within these larger food service procurement vehicles rather than as isolated purchases, with vendors typically required to meet HACCP compliance, Buy American provisions, food safety certifications, and general liability insurance minimums of $500,000 to $2,000,000.