UNSPSC 50606111: Frozen Non GMO savoy spinach

The variety of Non GMO spinach known as Non GMO savoy 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 50606111 Frozen Non GMO savoy spinach is a Commodity code capturing a single frozen vegetable product line that state and local governments procure primarily through school nutrition programs and state food service operations. The recent solicitations under this code show that school districts and state agencies purchase frozen vegetables—including spinach and other frozen produce—as components of larger food-service contracts rather than as standalone line items. The buying pattern reflects procurement by school districts, county school systems, and state agencies seeking vegetables that meet USDA compliance, whole-grain and low-sodium preferences, and food-safety standards including HACCP plans and food recall capabilities. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Dallas ISD, City Schools of Decatur, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Rockwood R-VI School District, Early County Board of Education), county school systems (Douglas County School System), and state procurement offices (Georgia state agencies). School nutrition programs dominate the activity, with contracts spanning both fresh and frozen vegetable procurement across multiple line items bundled into annual food-service agreements.

The code sees concentrated activity in Georgia and Texas, with recent solicitations from the State of Georgia, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, City Schools of Decatur, Douglas County School System, Early County Board of Education, and Dallas Independent School District. The Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 (due March 4, 2026) sought fresh produce and eggs for 30 school districts across two Georgia areas with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two; the same district's RFP 26-003 (due February 18, 2026) requested main-line food supply and distribution with approximately $9 million annual expenditure. Early County Board of Education (due June 8, 2026) solicited line-by-line food bids encompassing 300+ items for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, emphasizing domestic sourcing and low-sodium formulations. City Schools of Decatur issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items (due May 15, 2026) with contracts running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and options to extend. Dallas ISD's RFP (due April 2, 2026) covered various food products for the 2026-2027 school year with M/WBE participation encouraged. Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri (due April 29, 2026) solicited over 900 grocery line items with firm pricing and potential midterm adjustments for 3% or greater manufacturer increases.