UNSPSC 50542706: Frozen non GMO mcfarlin cranberries

The variety of non GMO cranberries known as non GMO mcfarlin cranberries 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 50542706 Frozen non-GMO McFarlin cranberries is a Commodity code that covers specialized frozen fruit products procured primarily by school districts to support child nutrition and school breakfast and lunch programs. State and local governments buying under this code source frozen and fresh produce items as components of larger school food service contracts that emphasize domestic agricultural sourcing, USDA compliance, nutrition standards alignment with the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, and adherence to whole-grain and low-sodium requirements. School districts represent the dominant issuing bodies under this code, with recent opportunities spanning single-district purchases as well as cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multiple districts across geographic regions. The scope of work encompasses delivery of frozen produce and related grocery items to central warehouses and individual school sites on firm fixed pricing with no fuel surcharges, compliance with Buy American provisions requiring minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content, HACCP plan maintenance, food recall accessibility, and liability insurance ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000 in coverage depending on the district.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia, with secondary activity in Connecticut, Missouri, and multi-state cooperative arrangements. The Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) solicited fresh produce under IFB #SN002-2027 with responses due June 26, 2026; the City Schools of Decatur (Georgia) issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items due May 15, 2026; and the Douglas County School System (Georgia) issued RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 school districts across two geographic areas, with proposals due March 4, 2026 and estimated annual spending of approximately $5.5 million combined. The City of Bridgeport (Connecticut) sought grocery items including frozen products for the Bridgeport Board of Education with bids due June 30, 2026. The Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri) solicited grocery items encompassing over 900 line items for the 2026-27 school year with bids due April 29, 2026. Frozen fruit products like McFarlin cranberries appear as line items within these broader grocery and produce solicitations rather than as standalone category-specific contracts, indicating moderate activity under this Commodity code as part of larger school nutrition procurement portfolios.