UNSPSC 50544503: Frozen non GMO criollo mangoes

The variety of non GMO mangoes known as non GMO criollo mangoes 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 50544503 Frozen non-GMO criollo mangoes is a Commodity code that describes a narrow product category with minimal recent state and local procurement activity. The recent opportunities block shows no direct solicitations for frozen criollo mangoes or mangoes of any kind; instead, the opportunities tagged with this code involve broad grocery and fresh produce procurement for school nutrition programs across multiple states. The code's narrow specification—frozen non-GMO criollo mangoes specifically—does not align with the actual buying activity reflected in the opportunities, which encompasses general fresh produce, frozen foods, and comprehensive grocery line items spanning produce staples, meats, dairy, grains, and supplies. School nutrition programs and state purchasing offices are sourcing produce broadly (apples, bananas, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables) and frozen grocery items as part of larger multi-hundred or multi-thousand line-item contracts, not isolated specialty mango SKUs.

Issuing bodies across these opportunities are school districts and school boards in Georgia, Connecticut, and Missouri—Bridgeport Board of Education, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Rockwood R-VI School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, and Douglas County School System—as well as the State of Georgia. All opportunities are tied to National School Lunch Program and school breakfast program compliance. Representative opportunities include Bridgeport (IFB for 1,100+ grocery line items due June 30, 2026), Hancock County (IFB for 200+ fresh produce items due June 26, 2026), Early County Board of Education (line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026), and the Douglas County School System RFP for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 districts across Georgia (due March 4, 2026, with estimated spending of $4.4 to $5.5 million). Activity is concentrated in Georgia and the broader Southeast, with one Connecticut opportunity and one Missouri district. The code shows no recent dedicated procurement for frozen or specialty mangoes and presents limited business development opportunity at this tier.