UNSPSC 50544426: Frozen non GMO natsudaidai mandarin oranges

The variety of non GMO mandarin oranges and tangerines known as non GMO natsudaidai mandarin oranges 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 50544426 Frozen non-GMO natsudaidai mandarin oranges, a Commodity code, reflects state and local procurement activity centered on school nutrition and community services food supply. Recent opportunities show that state and local governments buy fresh and frozen produce, packaged grocery items, and food-service supplies through this taxonomy, though the specific frozen mandarin orange line item appears as one SKU among hundreds in broader solicitations. Issuing bodies include county boards of education, city education departments, county community services agencies, and state procurement offices. The work encompasses line-by-line bidding on food items for school breakfast and lunch programs (National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program compliance required), senior services meal provision, and food-service distribution to multiple school sites and community facilities.

Geographic activity is concentrated in Georgia and Connecticut based on recent postings. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB on June 10, 2026 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including multiple citrus varieties with bids due June 26, 2026, delivering to three school sites through June 30, 2027. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) posted a line-by-line food bid on May 11, 2026 for 300+ food items plus non-food supplies due June 8, 2026, with contract term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners (Georgia) requested informal written quotes on October 13, 2026 for 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items due October 19, 2026 for Department of Community Services delivery by December 7, 2026. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases (Connecticut) sought bids on over 1,100 grocery line items for the school district's Food & Nutrition Services on June 30, 2026, with contract term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and Buy American provision requiring 51% domestic agricultural ingredients. The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products solicitation on May 15, 2026 with bids due June 22, 2026.