UNSPSC 50545034: Frozen non GMO pummulo oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO pummulo oranges 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 50545034 Frozen non-GMO pummelo oranges is a Commodity code that covers specific fresh and frozen citrus products for institutional food service, though the recent opportunities solicited under this code show school districts and municipalities procuring broad grocery and produce categories rather than pummelo oranges in isolation. State and local governments are using this code tag as part of comprehensive food-service solicitations that span frozen fruits, fresh produce, grocery staples, and related items for child nutrition programs. Issuing bodies include school districts (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, Douglas County School System), city purchasing offices (Bridgeport), and state agencies (State of Georgia). The work being solicited ranges from line-item grocery bids covering 900+ items to category-specific fresh produce and frozen-food procurements, all subject to National School Lunch Program compliance, Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic content for processed items), HACCP food safety plans, and stringent nutrition standards including whole-grain, low-sodium, and zero-trans-fat requirements.

Recent activity centers on Georgia and Connecticut school districts and municipal food-service programs. Representative opportunities include the Bridgeport Board of Education's solicitation (BNB052266) for grocery items across 1,100+ line items with a June 30, 2026 response deadline and contract term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; Hancock County Board of Education's fresh produce IFB (SN002-2027) with 200+ line items due June 26, 2026; the City Schools of Decatur's frozen foods and grocery IFB (PE77310NONST2026000000018) due May 15, 2026; Douglas County School System's fresh produce and eggs RFP (SN26-004) through the GEC Buying Cooperative spanning 30 districts with estimated annual spending of approximately $5.5 million, due March 4, 2026; and Rockwood R-VI School District's grocery items bid (CHILDNUTRITIONSERVICESGROCERYITEMS20262027) for over 900 line items due April 29, 2026. All contracts require firm pricing for the full term, prepaid freight, and compliance with federal procurement, E-Verify, and debarment standards.