UNSPSC 50542526: Frozen non GMO maraschino cherries

The variety of non GMO cherries known as non GMO maraschino 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 50542526 Frozen non GMO maraschino cherries is a Commodity code used by state and local governments to procure shelf-stable and specialty food items for school nutrition programs, senior services departments, and food service operations. The code encompasses procurement of packaged and processed food products — including condiments, canned proteins, vegetables, fruits, and specialty items — that support child nutrition and senior meal programs. Issuing bodies include county boards of education, city school districts, county departments of community services, and state procurement offices. Recent solicitations emphasize compliance with Buy American provisions (requiring minimum 51 percent domestic content in processed products), USDA nutrition standards including the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, HACCP food safety protocols, and adherence to whole-grain and low-sodium specifications where applicable.

Recent activity spans Georgia and Connecticut. The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an IFB for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, soups, and canned vegetables) for the Department of Community Services, due October 19, 2026, with delivery required by December 7, 2026 to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases solicited over 1,100 line items of grocery items for the Bridgeport Board of Education's Food & Nutrition Services, supporting the National School Lunch Program with electronic bids due June 30, 2026, delivered Monday through Friday to a central warehouse and designated school sites. Hancock County Board of Education and Early County Board of Education in Georgia each issued IFBs for food and produce supporting school breakfast and lunch programs, with contract periods running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The State of Georgia issued a parallel procurement for food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026. Award decisions are made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; pricing remains firm for contract periods and excludes separate fuel surcharges.