UNSPSC 50606822: Frozen Non GMO dasheen

The variety of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO dasheen 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 50606822 Frozen Non GMO dasheen is a Commodity code with minimal recent state and local procurement activity aligned to its nominal scope. The code's abstract title suggests a narrow product line — frozen dasheen (taro root) produced without genetic modification — yet the recent solicitations tagged under it do not reflect purchases of this specific vegetable. Instead, the opportunities posted under this code span broad food service procurement for school nutrition programs and state operations, encompassing hundreds of line items across fresh produce, frozen and grocery items, meats, dairy, grains, and prepared foods. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and state agencies: the State of Georgia, Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), Dallas Independent School District (Texas), and Douglas County School System (Georgia). This mix suggests the code is being used as a catch-all classification for food service procurement rather than as a precise descriptor of frozen dasheen purchases.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri, with secondary representation from Texas. Representative opportunities include the Early County Board of Education's FY27 Food Bid (due June 8, 2026), requesting line-by-line bids across 300+ food items and 60 non-food and paper supplies with contract term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; the City Schools of Decatur's Invitation for Bid for Frozen Foods and Grocery items (due May 15, 2026) spanning the 2026-2027 school year with firm pricing and quarterly adjustment provisions; the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-003 for Food Supply and Distribution Services (due February 18, 2026) seeking a primary distributor for approximately $9 million annually to serve 32 schools; and the State of Georgia's Invitation for Bid #4 2027-2026 for fresh produce (due May 27, 2026). The disconnect between the code's frozen dasheen designation and the actual scope of work being solicited suggests either systemic miscoding by procurement offices or that frozen dasheen is a minor line item within broader school nutrition and state food service contracts. Vendors pursuing opportunities under this code should verify product requirements in full solicitation documents before responding.