UNSPSC 50542530: Frozen non GMO ranier cherries

The variety of non GMO cherries known as non GMO ranier 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 50542530 Frozen non-GMO Rainier cherries (Commodity) covers specialized frozen fruit procurement for school nutrition programs and institutional food service, where recent state and local solicitations show purchasing centered on comprehensive grocery and produce contracts rather than cherry-specific line items. State and local governments buying under this code source frozen and fresh produce as components of broader school lunch and breakfast program food procurement, requiring USDA compliance with Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content), HACCP plans with 24/7 recall accessibility, whole-grain and low-sodium formulation standards, and delivery to multiple school sites with firm pricing and no fuel surcharges. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and boards of education across multiple states, with occasional purchases by city and county procurement offices supporting school nutrition services. School districts issue these solicitations through RFP, RFQ, IFB, and ITB notices, typically on annual or multi-year cycles aligned to the July-June fiscal year.

Recent opportunities span Georgia, Connecticut, and Missouri, with the strongest current activity in Georgia school districts. Representative solicitations include Hancock County Board of Education's fresh produce IFB (200+ line items across apples, berries, vegetables, and melons, due June 26, 2026), the City of Bridgeport's grocery items bid supporting the Board of Education (1,100+ line items including frozen products, due June 30, 2026), City Schools of Decatur's frozen foods and grocery IFB (ten delivery sites, due May 15, 2026), and Douglas County School System's fresh produce and eggs RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative covering 30 school districts with estimated annual spending of $5.5 million (due March 4, 2026). All contracts require compliance with federal nutrition standards, liability insurance between $500,000 and $2,000,000, proper labeling with nutrition facts, and E-Verify authorization. School districts reserve the right to award to single or multiple vendors on a line-item basis and typically pay within 30–45 days of delivery and inspection.