UNSPSC 50542529: Frozen non GMO royal ann cherries

The variety of non GMO cherries known as non GMO royal ann 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 50542529 Frozen non-GMO royal ann cherries is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh and frozen fruit products procured for school nutrition programs and institutional food service, though recent state and local opportunities show school districts and education agencies soliciting broadly across frozen and fresh produce categories rather than specifically targeting this single cherry variety. State and local governments buy frozen and fresh produce under this code as components of comprehensive grocery and food service contracts supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, where frozen fruits and berries are specified alongside fresh produce, vegetables, grains, dairy, and other staple items. Issuing bodies include school districts and boards of education across multiple states—including the Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut, Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, Early County Board of Education in Georgia, City Schools of Decatur in Georgia, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System in Georgia, Douglas County School System in Georgia, and Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri—along with state-level procurement (State of Georgia) for food supplies. These jurisdictions operate school nutrition programs serving thousands of students daily and procure food through annual competitive bids, IFBs, and RFPs with firm pricing for 12-month contract periods running July through June.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Connecticut. The Bridgeport Board of Education issued IFB BNB052266 on June 30, 2026, soliciting over 1,100 line items of grocery items including frozen products, with electronic bids due the same date through OpenGov and a contract period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued IFB #SN002-2027 with bids due June 26, 2026, encompassing over 200 fresh produce line items with delivery to three school locations. City Schools of Decatur issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items with bids due May 15, 2026, specifying whole grain standards, low sodium, and zero trans fat requirements with delivery to ten school sites. Douglas County School System issued RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative on February 4, 2026, with proposals due March 4, 2026, covering fresh produce and eggs across 30 school districts in two Georgia regions with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two. Savannah-Chatham County Public School System solicited fresh produce under Bid 26-34 with sealed bids due April 23, 2026, for 72 produce items with annual quantities ranging from 10 to 21,125 cases and delivery to 60 school sites. All solicitations require Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic content), HACCP plans, food recall accessibility, E-Verify compliance, liability insurance ($500,000 to $2,000,000 coverage), and firm fixed pricing including transportation with no fuel surcharges.