UNSPSC 50542523: Frozen non GMO stella cherries

The variety of non GMO cherries known as non GMO stella 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 50542523 Frozen non-GMO stella cherries is a Commodity code that does not reflect actual state and local procurement activity in the recent opportunities block. School districts and municipal procurement offices soliciting under this code are buying comprehensive grocery and food-service portfolios—fresh produce, frozen vegetables and fruits, dairy, meats, grains, condiments, snacks, and related supplies—for National School Lunch Program and child nutrition services rather than single-variety frozen fruit products. The issuing bodies are school districts (Bridgeport Board of Education, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Rockwood R-VI School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Douglas County School System) and a state purchasing office (Georgia), with school nutrition programs appearing consistently across multiple recent solicitations.

Activity is concentrated in Georgia and Connecticut, with recent opportunities posted between January and June 2026. Representative recent solicitations include Bridgeport Board of Education's June 2026 IFB for over 1,100 grocery line items spanning frozen products, produce, dairy, and meats with a contract term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; Hancock County Board of Education's June 2026 IFB for over 200 fresh-produce line items with sealed bids due June 26, 2026; Early County Board of Education's June 2026 request for line-by-line bids on 300-plus food items and 60 non-food supplies with bids due June 8, 2026; City Schools of Decatur's May 2026 IFB for frozen foods and grocery items with sealed bids due May 15, 2026; Douglas County School System's February 2026 RFP for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 districts across two Georgia regions with estimated annual spending of approximately $5.5 million; and Rockwood School District's April 2026 request for over 900 grocery line items with electronic submissions due April 29, 2026. Vendors are required to meet Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content), carry liability insurance typically of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, maintain HACCP plans with 24/7 recall accessibility, and comply with USDA nutrition standards including whole-grain and low-sodium requirements. All contracts run July 1 through June 30 with pricing remaining firm throughout the period and payment terms typically Net 30–45 days.