UNSPSC 50352527: Frozen organic maraschino cherries

The variety of organic cherries known as organic maraschino cherries that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50352527 Frozen organic maraschino cherries (Commodity) represents a narrow slice of the broader fresh and processed food purchasing that state and local governments conduct through their nutrition and food-service departments. The recent opportunities posted under this code show that state and local buyers are procuring shelf-stable and frozen food items—including canned proteins, vegetables, sauces, soups, and fresh produce—in volumes of hundreds to over 1,100 line items per contract, often bundled with ancillary grocery and food-service supplies. The issuing bodies span county procurement offices (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, Early County Board of Education), city and municipal school districts (City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases for the Bridgeport Board of Education, Hancock County Board of Education), and state departments (State of Georgia). School nutrition programs and senior services departments drive the bulk of recent activity, with contracts typically supporting the National School Lunch Program and school breakfast operations.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Connecticut. Gwinnett County, Hancock County, and the State of Georgia each posted food procurement RFQs and IFBs in the May–June 2026 and October 2026 windows; the Bridgeport Board of Education (Connecticut) posted an electronic bid for grocery items on June 30, 2026 with a due date of the same day; and Early County Schools (Georgia) posted an IFB on May 11, 2026 with a June 8, 2026 response date. The Gwinnett County RFQ for approximately 1,062 cases of food items with a response deadline of October 19, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. represents recent momentum. Across all posted opportunities, awards go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, pricing is typically firm for the contract year with no separate fuel surcharges permitted, and delivery is required within 72 hours to two weeks to designated school and service centers. Buy American domestic-sourcing requirements (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content in processed items) and compliance with USDA nutrition standards, whole-grain mandates, and Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act provisions are standard. The code shows limited specific activity for frozen organic maraschino cherries as a standalone commodity; the recent solicitations treat cherries as one item within much larger grocery and produce portfolios.