UNSPSC 50606504: Frozen Non GMO purple top milan turnips

The variety of Non GMO turnips known as Non GMO purple top milan turnips 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 50606504 Frozen Non GMO purple top milan turnips is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure fresh and frozen vegetables for food-service operations, institutional meal programs, and senior services. Recent solicitations show that governments are buying prepared meal components — frozen vegetables, canned proteins, shelf-stable staples, and fresh produce — for delivery to schools, senior centers, and community-services facilities. The issuing bodies span county purchasing offices, state departments, and school districts. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners and the State of Georgia have posted recent opportunities, as has the Early County Board of Education, which manages National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program procurement across multiple schools. Vendors must typically meet domestic-sourcing preferences, USDA compliance standards (including whole-grain and low-sodium requirements for school food), temperature-controlled delivery windows, and food-safety certifications such as HACCP plans.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia. Gwinnett County issued an informal written quote (IWQ) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items, including canned vegetables and proteins, with quotes due October 19, 2026 for delivery by December 7, 2026 to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center in Lawrenceville; award was to be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with delivery required within 72 hours of order and inside delivery to the specified location required. The State of Georgia posted a bid for food, supplies, and other kitchen products in May 2026 with a June 22 response deadline. Early County Board of Education issued a line-by-line bid for 300+ food items and 60+ non-food and paper products to support school meal programs across three schools with bids due June 8, 2026; the contract term runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with options to extend, prices are firm for 15 days post-award with escalation or de-escalation considered on a six-month basis, and vendors must carry $500,000 general liability insurance and comply with Buy American provisions and E-Verify requirements.