UNSPSC 50542008: Frozen non GMO loganberries

The variety of non GMO blackberries known as non GMO loganberries 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 50542008 Frozen non-GMO loganberries, a Commodity code, represents a narrow product line within state and local school nutrition procurement, though recent solicitations under this code show little direct buying activity for loganberries specifically. State and local governments purchase frozen produce through school nutrition programs to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with contracts emphasizing domestic sourcing (Buy American compliance at 51% minimum for processed agricultural products), USDA whole-grain and nutrition standards, HACCP food safety plans, and 24/7 recall accessibility. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and county boards of education, along with occasional city school systems and regional cooperative purchasing vehicles that consolidate demand across multiple districts. School nutrition procurement typically spans broad frozen and fresh produce categories rather than individual berry varieties, and vendors must meet stringent compliance requirements including commercial general liability insurance ($1 million per occurrence minimum), E-Verify authorization, debarment certification, and food safety documentation.

The recent opportunities block shows active school nutrition procurement across Georgia (Douglas County, Hancock County, Decatur, Savannah-Chatham, Early County), Missouri (Rockwood R-VI), and Connecticut (City of Bridgeport), though none of the posted solicitations explicitly names frozen loganberries as a line item. The Hancock County Board of Education RFP SN002-2027 (due June 26, 2026) and City Schools of Decatur IFB (due May 15, 2026) procure fresh and frozen produce broadly; Rockwood R-VI School District and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System similarly solicit large produce categories with 900+ and 72+ line items respectively, making loganberries a potential component of broader frozen-fruit or berry lots rather than standalone commodities. Frozen berry procurement typically flows through regional food distributors and cooperative buying vehicles rather than direct commodity buys, suggesting that vendors pursuing this code should position loganberries within comprehensive frozen-produce portfolios rather than as a standalone product.