UNSPSC 50544907: Frozen non GMO august fire nectarines

The variety of non GMO nectarines known as non GMO august fire 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 50544907 Frozen non-GMO August fire nectarines is a Commodity code that captures state and local procurement for frozen fruit products as line items within broader school nutrition and institutional food-service contracts. Recent solicitations under this code show school districts, counties, and municipal education agencies buying frozen produce alongside fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy, and prepared entrees to support National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program meal preparation. The actual purchasing activity focuses on bulk frozen fruit inventory—including nectarines, berries, and other seasonal items—bundled into large consolidated grocery and produce bids that specify case sizes, nutrition standards (Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act compliance, whole-grain mandates, low-sodium formulations), labeling requirements (nutritional fact panels), and delivery schedules (Monday–Friday, designated warehouse and school-site locations). Vendors must comply with Buy American provisions (51% domestic content for processed products), maintain HACCP food-safety plans with 24/7 recall accessibility, carry $1–2 million general liability insurance, and accept ordering through school nutrition systems (LINQ, NUTRIKIDS, Bonfire portals). Issuing bodies include city school systems (Bridgeport, Decatur, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools), county school boards (Hancock County, Early County, Douglas County), regional school districts (Rockwood R-VI in Missouri), and cooperative purchasing vehicles (GEC Buying Cooperative spanning 30 Georgia school districts).

Recent activity concentrates heavily in Georgia and Connecticut, with secondary presence in Missouri. Representative opportunities include the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases IFB for over 1,100 grocery line items (due June 30, 2026), Hancock County Board of Education fresh-produce IFB with over 200 line items including berries and specialty fruit (due June 26, 2026), Decatur City Schools IFB for frozen foods and grocery items supporting the 2026–2027 school year (due May 15, 2026), Savannah-Chatham County fresh-produce bid covering 72 items with estimated annual quantities up to 21,125 cases (due April 23, 2026), and the Douglas County School System RFP through GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs covering 30 districts across two Georgia areas with estimated spending of $4.4 million and $1.1 million for the two regions (due March 4, 2026). Contract terms typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options up to three or four additional one-year periods. Pricing remains firm throughout the initial contract period with quarterly or semi-annual adjustments permitted only when supported by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or third-party documentation, and price increases exceeding 3–10% may trigger school district sourcing alternatives. All solicitations mandate prepaid freight with no separate fuel surcharges, delivery to multiple school sites on 48x40 4-way pallets, and payment within 30–45 days of receipt and inspection.