UNSPSC 50541901: Frozen non GMO alpine bearberries

The variety of non GMO bearberries known as non GMO alpine bearberries 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 50541901 Frozen non-GMO alpine bearberries is a Commodity code that does not align with the recent state and local procurement activity posted under it. The source records show school district food service solicitations for broad grocery items, fresh produce, and full-line food distribution—sourcing common fresh and frozen produce staples, dairy, grains, meats, condiments, and prepared items to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Alpine bearberries, a specialty frozen item, do not appear in any of the representative recent opportunities; the code designation appears to mismatch the actual goods being procured.

The issuing bodies are primarily school districts (Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut; Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia; Early County Board of Education in Georgia; City Schools of Decatur in Georgia; Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri; Savannah-Chatham County Public School System in Georgia; and Douglas County School System in Georgia serving a 30-district cooperative). The State of Georgia also posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products solicitation with incomplete scope detail. Activity is concentrated in Georgia and scattered across Connecticut, Missouri, and the state level. Representative recent opportunities include the Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases IFB for grocery items (over 1,100 line items, electronic bids due June 30, 2026, supporting the Board of Education's Food & Nutrition Services); the Hancock County Board of Education IFB for fresh produce (over 200 line items, sealed bids due June 26, 2026); the Early County Board of Education line-by-line food and non-food bid (approximately 300+ food items and 60+ non-food items, bids due June 8, 2026); and the Douglas County School System RFP for fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative (approximately 72 line items, estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One, proposals due March 4, 2026).