UNSPSC 50542710: Frozen non GMO stevens cranberries

The variety of non GMO cranberries known as non GMO stevens 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 50542710 Frozen non-GMO Stevens cranberries is a Commodity code that state and local governments procure as part of broader school nutrition program supply contracts rather than as standalone line items. Recent opportunities show this code appears embedded within comprehensive food service solicitations where school districts and related agencies purchase dozens or hundreds of food products simultaneously to support breakfast, lunch, and child nutrition programs. The work involves supplying frozen fruit products meeting USDA nutrition standards, whole grain and reduced-sodium requirements, and the Buy American Provision mandating at least 51 percent domestic agricultural content. School districts are the dominant issuing bodies, including independent districts and county boards of education that contract annually for food and grocery items to serve student populations. Vendors must maintain HACCP food safety plans, provide 24/7 recall accessibility, carry commercial general liability insurance typically at $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, comply with E-Verify requirements, and submit nutritional analyses, health inspection records, and professional references at bid time.

Georgia and Missouri school districts dominate recent activity under this code. The Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning over 200 items with bids due June 26, 2026; the Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri) solicited grocery items with over 900 line items under NUTRIKIDS electronic filing by April 29, 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) posted RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative covering 30 school districts with estimated annual spend of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two. The Bridgeport Board of Education (Connecticut) also issued a grocery items bid (BNB052266) due June 30, 2026, with over 1,100 line items and National School Lunch Program compliance required. Deliveries occur Monday through Friday during school hours to central warehouses and individual school sites, with prices firm for the contract period and no separate fuel surcharges permitted. Contract periods typically run July 1 through June 30 with options to renew for one to four additional years.