UNSPSC 50545333: Frozen non GMO john henry peaches

The variety of non GMO peaches known as non GMO john henry peaches 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 50545333 Frozen non GMO John Henry peaches, a Commodity code, reflects state and local procurement of frozen fruit products for school nutrition programs, though the recent opportunities under this code show minimal activity specifically tied to frozen peaches. Instead, school districts and municipalities are buying frozen foods as part of broader grocery and food service solicitations that span entrees, vegetables, condiments, and prepared items. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and boards of education, along with occasional municipal purchasing offices. School nutrition programs constitute the primary customer base, with contracts supporting National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program compliance, Buy American provisions requiring minimum domestic agricultural content, whole-grain and low-sodium standards, HACCP food safety plans, and firm fixed pricing with limited escalation tied to documented market changes or USDA data.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Connecticut. The Bridgeport Board of Education (Connecticut) posted an IFB on June 30, 2026 for over 1,100 line items of grocery items including frozen products, with electronic bids due the same date through OpenGov and payment at Net 45 days. The City Schools of Decatur (Georgia) issued an IFB on April 16, 2026 for frozen foods and grocery items spanning the 2026–27 school year with sealed bids due May 15, 2026. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) solicited fresh produce on June 10, 2026 with bids due June 26, 2026 under an IFB structure. The Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri) sought over 900 grocery line items with electronic submissions required by April 29, 2026. Douglas County School System (Georgia) issued an RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative on February 4, 2026 for fresh produce and eggs across 30 districts with proposals due March 4, 2026 and estimated Area One spend of approximately $4.4 million. The code shows no recent opportunities explicitly naming frozen peaches; procurement activity under related codes is driven by school meal compliance, delivery logistics to multiple school sites, insurance and food-safety documentation, and vendor responsiveness through e-procurement portals.