UNSPSC 50545502: Frozen non GMO black sapote persimmon

The variety of non GMO persimmons known as non GMO black sapote persimmon that has 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 50545502 Frozen non-GMO black sapote persimmon is a Commodity code that in practice encompasses a much broader range of frozen and fresh produce items state and local governments procure for school nutrition programs, food service operations, and institutional meal planning. Recent solicitations show state and local buying offices are acquiring frozen fruits and vegetables, fresh produce of all categories, eggs, and comprehensive grocery items—far exceeding the specificity suggested by the code name. School districts dominate this space, with recent activity from the City of 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, and Douglas County School System all soliciting multiple product categories in the past four months. State purchasing also appears—the State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products opportunity in May 2026—though school nutrition programs represent the preponderance of buying activity. These solicitations emphasize National School Lunch Program compliance, Buy American provisions requiring minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content, HACCP plans with 24/7 recall accessibility, whole-grain standards, low-sodium formulations, Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act nutrition compliance, and firm fixed pricing with no fuel surcharges.

Geographic concentration is evident in Georgia and neighboring states, with Douglas County School System (operating the GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 districts across two areas), Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System all posting within the past six months; Missouri (Rockwood R-VI) and Connecticut (City of Bridgeport) round out recent activity. Representative opportunities include the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs across 30 districts with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, responses due March 4, 2026; the City of Bridgeport's IFB for over 1,100 grocery line items, due June 30, 2026; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for over 200 fresh-produce line items, due June 26, 2026; and Rockwood R-VI's solicitation for over 900 grocery-item line items, due April 29, 2026. Award decisions typically favor lowest responsive and responsible bidding, with many districts reserving the right to split awards across multiple vendors by line item or location. Minimum insurance coverage of $1,000,000 general liability per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate is standard; payment terms run Net 30 to Net 45 days from delivery and inspection.