UNSPSC 50544632: Frozen non GMO mirage melons

The variety of non GMO melons known as non GMO mirage melons 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 50544632 Frozen non-GMO mirage melons (Commodity) sees minimal recent state and local procurement activity aligned with its nominal scope. The code's name references a specific frozen produce item, but the recent opportunities block shows no solicitations explicitly seeking frozen mirage melons or items matching that description. School districts and municipal food services posting under related grocery and produce codes—City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases (BNB052266), Hancock County Board of Education (PE67080NONST2027000000013), Early County Board of Education (PE55045NONST2027000000006), Decatur City Schools (PE77310NONST2026000000018), and others—are soliciting frozen foods, fresh produce, and comprehensive grocery lines for child nutrition programs under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, but frozen mirage melons do not appear in any itemized scope or line-item list in those opportunities.

The recent opportunities show school districts and municipalities across Georgia, Connecticut, and Missouri procuring frozen and fresh produce as part of broader food service contracts. Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce (due June 26, 2026) lists over 200 line items including multiple apple varieties, berries, cruciferous vegetables, root vegetables, melons, citrus, and leafy greens, but mirage melons are not specified among the itemized items. Similarly, the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's fresh produce bid (due April 23, 2026) and the Douglas County School System's RFP for fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative (due March 4, 2026, with estimated annual spend of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two) focus on commodity-standard produce categories without reference to mirage melons. The code shows little to no relevant recent activity and appears misaligned with actual state and local procurement under it.