UNSPSC 50544901: Frozen non GMO april glo nectarines

The variety of non GMO nectarines known as non GMO april glo nectarines 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 50544901 Frozen non-GMO April Glo nectarines is a Commodity code nominally designating a specific variety of frozen stone fruit, but recent state and local procurement activity shows the code being applied to broad grocery and food-service procurement spanning frozen produce, fresh produce, dairy, meats, grains, prepared entrees, and supplies for school nutrition programs. School districts constitute the primary issuing bodies under this code, with activity also originating from cities and county boards of education pursuing contracts to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Scope of work includes supplying 300 to 1,100+ line items of mixed grocery categories delivered to multiple school sites, with deliveries required Monday through Friday, firm pricing throughout the contract period (typically July 1 through June 30 annually), strict adherence to nutrition standards including whole-grain and low-sodium requirements, Buy American provisions mandating minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content, HACCP plan compliance, and 24/7 food-recall accessibility. Vendors must carry general liability insurance ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000 per occurrence, undergo E-Verify authorization, and satisfy state debarment and suspension verification.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Connecticut, with the largest recent solicitations posted by the Rockwood R-VI School District (St. Louis County, Missouri) on March 31, 2026, for over 900 line items due April 29, 2026 (IFB); Douglas County School System, Georgia, on January 21, 2026, for food supply and distribution services with approximately $9,000,000 estimated annual expenditure, due February 18, 2026 (RFP); and the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases on June 30, 2026, for grocery items supporting the Bridgeport Board of Education (IFB, due June 30, 2026). Hancock County Board of Education, Georgia, issued an IFB for fresh produce on June 10, 2026, due June 26, 2026. Additional procurements include Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Georgia (April 23, 2026, fresh produce), Early County Board of Education, Georgia (June 8, 2026, food and non-food products), City Schools of Decatur, Georgia (May 15, 2026, frozen foods and grocery), and the State of Georgia (June 22, 2026, food supplies and kitchen products). The code shows active, recurring seasonal demand concentrated around spring bidding cycles for school-year contracts commencing July 1, 2026.