UNSPSC 50542513: Frozen non GMO larian cherries

The variety of non GMO cherries known as non GMO larian 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 50542513 Frozen non-GMO Larian cherries (Commodity) represents a niche produce item within state and local school nutrition procurement, though the recent solicitation activity shows minimal direct demand for this specific product line. The code sits within the broader frozen and fresh produce ecosystem that school districts and other public bodies procure to meet National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program requirements. State and local buyers under adjacent produce codes purchase comprehensive frozen and fresh produce assortments—apples, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, specialty fruits, and prepared produce items—delivered to central warehouses and individual school sites, typically Monday through Friday between early morning and early afternoon. Issuing bodies include school districts (primary buyers), county boards of education, city school systems, and state departments. School nutrition programs dominate the purchasing pattern, with individual districts ranging from under 6,000 to over 25,000 students and cooperatives spanning 30+ districts across multiple geographic areas. Vendors must meet USDA compliance standards including Buy American provisions (minimum 51% domestic content for processed items), HACCP plans with 24/7 recall accessibility, commercial general liability insurance ($1 million to $2 million per occurrence), E-Verify authorization, firm fixed pricing with restricted escalation clauses, and delivery to multiple designated sites with freight prepaid and no fuel surcharges.

The recent activity shows concentrated procurement across Georgia and Connecticut, with school districts representing the overwhelming majority of issuing bodies. Representative recent opportunities include the Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) IFB for over 200 fresh produce line items due June 26, 2026; the City Schools of Decatur (Georgia) IFB for frozen foods and grocery items due May 15, 2026; the Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri) bid for 900+ grocery items due April 29, 2026; and the Douglas County School System (Georgia) RFP for fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative due March 4, 2026, spanning 30 districts with estimated annual expenditure of $4.4 million for Area One. The UNSPSC code shows no directly supported solicitation specifically naming frozen non-GMO Larian cherries; the recent opportunities reference frozen products and fresh produce generically but do not isolate this specialty item as a line-item solicitation target. Pursuit under this code would require identifying opportunities that explicitly list frozen Larian cherries or that allow substitution within broader frozen fruit categories.