UNSPSC 50545421: Frozen non GMO hosui pears

The variety of non GMO pears known as non GMO hosui 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 50545421 Frozen non-GMO Hosui pears is a Commodity code that covers specialized frozen fruit procurements, though recent state and local activity under this specific code is sparse and primarily routed through broader grocery and produce solicitations rather than itemized by variety or processing method. State and local governments buying under related produce and frozen-food codes are primarily school districts and boards of education sourcing products for child nutrition services under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. These jurisdictions procure frozen and fresh produce as part of larger food-service contracts spanning 200+ line items or more—including apples, berries, root vegetables, citrus, leafy greens, and specialty fruits alongside meats, dairy, grains, and prepared items. Vendors must meet USDA Buy American provisions (51% domestic agricultural content for processed goods), maintain HACCP plans with 24/7 recall accessibility, comply with whole-grain and nutrition standards under the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, carry $500,000 to $2,000,000 general liability insurance with the school district named as additional insured, and deliver to central warehouses or multiple school sites Monday through Friday on firm fixed pricing with no fuel surcharges.

Recent activity clusters in Georgia and Missouri, with school districts in Decatur, Hancock County, Early County, Savannah-Chatham County, and Douglas County all issuing IFBs or RFPs for fresh produce and frozen-food items between January and June 2026. The Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut solicited grocery items (BNB052266, due June 30, 2026) spanning over 1,100 line items, while Rockwood R-VI School District in St. Louis County, Missouri issued a grocery bid (due April 29, 2026) for 900+ line items across the 2026-27 school year. The Douglas County School System in Georgia issued an RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs (SN 26-004, due March 4, 2026) with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for 18 districts in Area One and $1.1 million for 12 districts in Area Two, while the same district also solicited food supply and distribution services (RFP 26-003, due February 18, 2026) for approximately $9 million annually across 32 schools. These solicitations specify delivery to school sites, compliance with state and federal food-safety regulations, and firm pricing for full contract periods running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.