UNSPSC 50542515: Frozen non GMO montmorency cherries

The variety of non GMO cherries known as non GMO montmorency 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 50542515 Frozen non-GMO Montmorency cherries is a Commodity code, though the recent state and local opportunities show that state and local purchasing under this and closely related food codes does not currently include frozen specialty fruit — rather, schools, counties, and state departments are soliciting shelf-stable pantry staples, fresh produce, and commodities that support school lunch and senior nutrition programs. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners sought informal written quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, soups, and canned vegetables) for senior services, while Hancock County Board of Education and Early County Board of Education separately bid fresh produce and broader food-service contracts spanning meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, grains, and non-food supplies. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases is bidding over 1,100 line items of grocery items for school food service, including breakfast items, cereals, baked goods, frozen products, condiments, vegetables, fruits, dairy, snacks, beverages, and meats. These solicitations emphasize compliance with the National School Lunch Program, Buy American provisions (requiring up to 51 percent domestic agricultural ingredients), and adherence to the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act nutrition standards. Issuing bodies include county boards of education, city school departments, county boards of commissioners, and state agencies.

Geographic activity centers on Georgia (Gwinnett County, Hancock County, Early County, and a State of Georgia bid posted May 15, 2026) and Connecticut (City of Bridgeport). Representative opportunities include Gwinnett County's informal written quote for shelf-stable food items due October 19, 2026; Hancock County Board of Education's fresh produce IFB due June 26, 2026 spanning over 200 line items of apples, berries, vegetables, and specialty fruits; Bridgeport's grocery items bid due June 30, 2026 requiring blind laboratory testing and compliance with Buy American and nutrition standards; and Early County Board of Education's food and non-food bid due June 8, 2026 for approximately 300 food items and 60 non-food and cleaning supplies. Bid processes vary from informal written quotes to sealed IFB with electronic submissions; most contracts run July through June fiscal years and require firm pricing, HACCP plans, E-Verify authorization, and general liability insurance. None of the recent opportunities specifically name frozen Montmorency cherries or specialty frozen fruit as line items, suggesting limited current state and local procurement demand under this narrow Commodity code.