UNSPSC 50542205: Frozen non GMO duke blueberries

The variety of non GMO blueberries known as non GMO duke blueberries 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 50542205 Frozen non-GMO duke blueberries is a Commodity code, but the recent state and local opportunities do not show specific demand for frozen duke blueberries. The eight most recent opportunities posted between January and June 2026 all solicit broadly for grocery items, frozen foods, fresh produce, or general food service supply—none specifically name frozen blueberries, non-GMO varieties, or any particular frozen berry SKU. State and local school districts and municipal food services do issue RFPs and IFBs for grocery and produce baskets that may include frozen berries, but these procurement records show no dedicated line-item solicitation for frozen duke blueberries as a distinct commodity. The issuing bodies span school nutrition programs across Georgia (Hancock County Schools, Early County Schools, City Schools of Decatur, Savannah-Chatham County Schools, Douglas County School System), Connecticut (City of Bridgeport), and Missouri (Rockwood R-VI School District), with one statewide Georgia procurement from the State of Georgia itself; all emphasize Buy American provisions, USDA compliance, food safety standards including HACCP plans, and whole-grain or low-sodium formulations that reflect National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program requirements.

The geographic activity concentrates in Georgia and extends to Connecticut and Missouri, reflecting regional school calendar cycles (summer 2026 bids for July 2026–June 2027 contracts). Representative recent opportunities include the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases soliciting over 1,100 grocery line items due June 30, 2026 (IFB BNB052266), Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia issuing an IFB for over 200 fresh produce items due June 26, 2026, the Douglas County School System (Georgia) publishing an RFP for fresh produce and eggs across 30 cooperating school districts with estimated annual spend of approximately $5.5 million combined, and Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri) seeking over 900 grocery line items due April 29, 2026. While frozen fruits and berries may appear within these broad grocery baskets, no recent posting shows specific procurement demand for frozen non-GMO duke blueberries alone, and engagement under this code would require identifying opportunities that list berries as a line item rather than assuming inclusion in generic grocery solicitations.