UNSPSC 50606613: Frozen Non GMO jarrahdale squash

The variety of Non GMO winter squashes and winter pumpkins known as Non GMO jarrahdale squash 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 50606613 Frozen Non GMO Jarrahdale Squash is a Commodity code that nominally names a single frozen vegetable product, but the recent state and local procurement record shows little activity directly aligned with this specific item. The recent opportunities tagged under this code predominantly reflect broad food-service procurement for school nutrition programs and state operations—encompassing hundreds of line items across fresh produce, frozen foods, groceries, dairy, proteins, and ancillary supplies rather than a narrow focus on jarrahdale squash specifically. The issuing bodies are primarily school districts (Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Rockwood R-VI School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Dallas Independent School District, Douglas County School System) and state agencies (State of Georgia) procuring food for child nutrition services and general state operations. These districts and agencies typically solicit through Invitations for Bid (IFB) or Requests for Proposal (RFP) on annual or multi-year cycles, with evaluation criteria emphasizing lowest responsive bid, compliance with food-safety standards (HACCP plans, Buy American requirements, E-Verify verification), nutrition specifications (whole grain, low sodium, zero trans fat), and vendor capability to maintain consistent delivery schedules and food-recall procedures.

Activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri. Representative opportunities include the Early County Board of Education's FY27 food bid (due June 8, 2026), a line-by-line solicitation for 300+ food items across meats, produce, dairy, and supplies; the City Schools of Decatur's frozen foods and grocery IFB for the 2026–2027 school year (due May 15, 2026); Rockwood R-VI School District's grocery-items bid for approximately 900 line items (due April 29, 2026); and the Douglas County School System's RFP for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 districts with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One (due March 4, 2026). The code's mismatch with actual procurement scope—frozen jarrahdale squash is not explicitly named in any recent opportunity—suggests this code assignment may reflect a data-entry artifact rather than an active buying signal for this specific product. Vendors pursuing frozen-vegetable supply should monitor broader UNSPSC categories covering frozen produce or mixed frozen foods rather than rely on this commodity-level code for pipeline visibility.