UNSPSC 50542506: Frozen non GMO black schmidt cherries

The variety of non GMO cherries known as non GMO black schmidt cherries 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 50542506 Frozen non GMO black schmidt cherries is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure this item as part of broader school nutrition program grocery and frozen-food contracts, where it appears as one line item among hundreds in comprehensive food-service solicitations rather than as a standalone category. Recent opportunities show the code embedded within school district nutrition programs serving K-12 populations; the solicitations name it alongside dozens of other frozen produce, dairy, meat, and prepared items. Issuing bodies are primarily school districts and boards of education sourcing for cafeteria operations under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with school nutrition services departments managing procurement. The work includes line-item bidding on frozen produce alongside fresh vegetables, fruits, dairy, proteins, and pantry staples; vendors typically submit unit pricing for multiple product categories and compete on lowest-responsive-bid basis with award often made to multiple vendors on a line-item allocation model.

The code shows recent activity concentrated in Georgia school districts, with solicitations posted by Hancock County Board of Education (IFB, due June 26, 2026), Early County Board of Education (due June 8, 2026), the City Schools of Decatur (IFB, due May 15, 2026), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (sealed bid due April 23, 2026), and Douglas County School System (RFP for 30 districts through GEC cooperative, due March 4, 2026). Outside Georgia, Bridgeport, Connecticut issued an RFP for grocery items including frozen products to the Board of Education (due June 30, 2026), and Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri solicited over 900 grocery line items (due April 29, 2026). Contracts universally run July 1 through June 30 of the following year, require Buy American compliance with minimum 51% domestic content for processed products, include HACCP and food-recall procedures, and prohibit separate fuel surcharges. Frozen cherries compete within these broad frozen-produce categories on unit cost and compliance with nutrition standards (whole grain, low sodium, zero trans fat, Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act alignment) and delivery specifications (temperature maintenance, stock rotation, emergency 24-hour capability).