UNSPSC 50544928: Frozen non GMO july red nectarines

The variety of non GMO nectarines known as non GMO july red 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 50544928 Frozen non-GMO July red nectarines is a Commodity code that covers specialty frozen fruit products sourced for institutional food service. State and local school districts are the primary issuing bodies under this code, procuring frozen and fresh produce to support National School Lunch Programs and child nutrition services. The scope of work includes supply contracts for frozen nectarines and related frozen fruit products delivered to school central warehouses and individual school sites on established delivery schedules. Vendors must comply with Buy American provisions (minimum 51% domestic agricultural content), HACCP food safety protocols, nutritional labeling standards, and often blind testing by school nutrition staff. Contracts typically run July through June of the following year with firm pricing throughout the period and no separate fuel surcharges permitted. Payment terms are generally Net 30 to Net 45 days from delivery and inspection. Vendors must maintain commercial general liability insurance (commonly $1,000,000 per occurrence minimum) and provide comprehensive compliance documentation including E-Verify authorization, debarment certification, and food recall procedures with 24/7 accessibility.

Recent procurement activity shows concentrated demand from Georgia school districts and one Connecticut municipality. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases issued IFB BNB052266 for over 1,100 grocery line items including frozen products on June 30, 2026, supporting the Bridgeport Board of Education's Food & Nutrition Services. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia (IFB #SN002-2027) solicited fresh and frozen produce with bids due June 26, 2026, while Douglas County School System in Georgia issued RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative covering fresh produce and eggs across 30 districts with estimated spending of approximately $5.5 million total (Area One $4.4 million, Area Two $1.1 million) and proposals due March 4, 2026. The Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri (St. Louis County) issued a bid for over 900 line items with deadline April 29, 2026. Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) in Georgia solicited fresh produce with bids due April 23, 2026, and City Schools of Decatur in Georgia issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items due May 15, 2026. Early County Board of Education in Georgia requested line-by-line food bids with responses due June 8, 2026. The State of Georgia also posted a general food, supplies, and kitchen products solicitation due June 22, 2026, with details in attached documentation.