UNSPSC 50606619: Frozen Non GMO warted hubbard squash

The variety of Non GMO winter squashes and winter pumpkins known as Non GMO warted hubbard 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 50606619 Frozen Non GMO warted hubbard squash, a Commodity code, encompasses frozen specialty squash varieties purchased by state and local government food service operations, though recent state and local solicitations under this code show limited direct activity for the specific product. State and local governments acquire frozen produce and related food items primarily through school nutrition programs, county human services departments, and state food procurement initiatives that bundle produce with broader shelf-stable food purchases. The issuing bodies include school districts (Early County Board of Education), county governments (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners), and state-level purchasing offices (State of Georgia). These agencies source frozen vegetables as part of larger food-service contracts that serve school breakfast and lunch programs, senior nutrition initiatives, and community services operations.

Recent opportunities show Georgia activity dominates the visible market. Early County Board of Education issued an IFB (PE55045NONST2027000000006) in May 2026 with a June 8, 2026 response date seeking line-by-line bids for 300+ food items to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, including vegetables, with contract performance July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners posted an informal written quote request (PE77023NONST2027000000782) in October 2026 due October 19, 2026 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned vegetables for Department of Community Services delivery by December 7, 2026. The State of Georgia issued a broader bid solicitation (PE55645NONST2026000000009) in May 2026 with a June 22, 2026 due date for food, supplies, and other kitchen products. School districts emphasize domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives; all delivery requires compliance with temperature controls, stock rotation, and USDA documentation for qualified products.