UNSPSC 50542902: Frozen non GMO barhi or barhee dates

The variety of non GMO dates known as non GMO barhi or barhee dates 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 50542902 Frozen non-GMO Barhi or Barhee dates (Commodity) sees minimal recent state and local procurement activity. The code's nominal scope—specialty frozen dates meeting organic or non-GMO certification—does not align with the ten recent opportunities in the source block, which center on broad-based school nutrition procurement spanning fresh produce, frozen and grocery staples, eggs, meat, dairy, and prepared foods to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across multiple school districts. None of the recent solicitations name or specify frozen dates as a line item or product category.

The ten recent opportunities originate from school districts and municipalities across Georgia, Missouri, and Connecticut, posted between January and June 2026. Representative procurements include the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases IFB BNB052266 (due June 30, 2026) for over 1,100 grocery line items supporting the Bridgeport Board of Education; Hancock County Board of Education IFB SN002-2027 (due June 26, 2026) for 200+ fresh-produce items; and the Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 (due March 4, 2026) for fresh produce and eggs across a 30-district cooperative covering approximately $5.5 million in estimated annual spending. All require Buy American compliance with 51% domestic agricultural content, HACCP plans, firm fixed pricing including transportation, and delivery to school sites. The code shows no relevant recent activity for frozen-date suppliers and appears to be a mismatch with current state and local school nutrition procurement practice.