UNSPSC 50606416: Frozen Non GMO red alert tomatoes

The variety of Non GMO tomatoes known as Non GMO red alert tomatoes 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 50606416 Frozen Non GMO red alert tomatoes is a Commodity code that state and local governments procure as part of broader food-service supply contracts for schools, senior services, and institutional feeding programs. Recent solicitations show the code sits within mixed food-item purchasing — school districts and county governments are buying frozen vegetables alongside fresh produce, canned goods, proteins, dairy, and shelf-stable staples to support meal programs rather than sourcing tomatoes in isolation. Issuing bodies include county purchasing offices, state food-procurement departments, and independent school districts. Early County Board of Education, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, and the State of Georgia are among the recent buyers. The purchasing pattern reflects institutional food-service operations where frozen vegetables serve as cost-effective, shelf-stable components of menus that emphasize domestic sourcing, USDA compliance, and nutritional specifications including low-sodium and whole-grain options.

Recent activity is concentrated in Georgia. Gwinnett County posted an IWQ (informal written quotes) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items due October 19, 2026, with delivery to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center; award was to be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with pricing evaluated per unit of measure. Early County Board of Education issued a line-by-line IFB for FY27 food procurement due June 8, 2026, spanning 300+ food items and 60 non-food supplies supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools, with contract period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and firm pricing for 15 days from award. The State of Georgia posted a broader IFB for food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026. Delivery windows typically require Monday-through-Friday access during morning hours (6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.), with F.O.B. Destination and temperature-controlled logistics where specified. Vendors must hold general liability insurance ($500,000 minimum where required), maintain HACCP plans, comply with E-Verify and Buy American provisions, and provide food-recall and biosecurity documentation.