UNSPSC 50545413: Frozen non GMO crimson red pears

The variety of non GMO pears known as non GMO crimson red pears 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 50545413 Frozen non-GMO crimson red pears is a Commodity code that captures state and local procurement of fresh and frozen produce items for school meal programs, senior services, and institutional food operations. Recent solicitations under this code reflect school districts and county government agencies purchasing shelf-stable and fresh produce in volume to support the National School Lunch Program and other nutrition services. The buying bodies are primarily school districts and county governments operating institutional food service operations, including Hancock County Board of Education, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, Early County Board of Education, the City of Bridgeport Board of Education, and the State of Georgia. These entities source produce as part of broader food procurement initiatives that bundle fresh and frozen items alongside proteins, dairy, grains, and supplies in single solicitations, though standalone fresh-produce bids also occur.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Connecticut, with school districts in Georgia (Hancock County, Early County, and Gwinnett County) and the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut issuing competitive solicitations in the past six months. Hancock County Board of Education issued an IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items—including apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, root vegetables, melons, citrus fruits, and specialty items—with bids due June 26, 2026 and delivery required to three school sites through June 30, 2027. Early County Board of Education requested line-by-line bids for approximately 300+ food items with delivery to three schools, bids due June 8, 2026, under a July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 contract term. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an informal written quote (IWQ) on October 13, 2026 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items—including canned proteins, vegetables, and condiments—with quotes due October 19, 2026 for delivery to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center. All opportunities require compliance with Buy American provisions where applicable, HACCP food safety certifications, and firm fixed pricing for the contract term.