UNSPSC 50543306: Frozen non GMO rio red grapefruit

The variety of non GMO grapefruit known as non GMO rio red grapefruit that has 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 50543306 Frozen non-GMO Rio Red Grapefruit (Commodity) does not map to substantial recent state and local procurement activity. The recent opportunities posted under this code span school nutrition programs, fresh produce contracts, and broad grocery procurement—categories that encompass apples, berries, leafy greens, eggs, dairy, meats, and prepared entrees, but contain no itemized solicitation specifically for frozen grapefruit or comparable frozen citrus products. The code's narrow commodity specification (frozen, non-GMO, Rio Red varietal) contrasts sharply with the scope of work actually being bought, which centers on fresh produce staples (apples, carrots, peppers, tomatoes, bananas) and comprehensive grocery lines serving school breakfast and lunch programs under USDA National School Lunch Program compliance. School districts and county boards of education dominate the recent issuing-body mix, alongside one city government (Bridgeport, Connecticut) and one state agency (Georgia).

Recent opportunities cluster in Georgia and Connecticut, with secondary activity in Missouri. Representative solicitations include the City of Bridgeport's BNB052266 (grocery items for school food service, IFB, due June 30, 2026), Hancock County Board of Education's fresh produce bid (IFB, due June 26, 2026), Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food bid (due June 8, 2026), the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's fresh produce procurement (Bid 26-34, due April 23, 2026), and the Douglas County School System's fresh produce and eggs RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative (due March 4, 2026, with approximately $4.4 million estimated annual spend for Area One). All school nutrition contracts require Buy American compliance (51 percent domestic agricultural content minimum), HACCP plans, food recall procedures, and delivery to multiple school sites Monday through Friday. No recent posting targets frozen grapefruit as a line item or primary commodity.