UNSPSC 50545509: Frozen non GMO principe ito persimmons

The variety of non GMO persimmons known as non GMO principe ito persimmons 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 50545509 Frozen non-GMO principe ito persimmons is a Commodity code that in practice sits within a much broader school nutrition procurement ecosystem where state and local governments purchase comprehensive grocery and frozen-food portfolios to support child nutrition programs and meet USDA lunch and breakfast program requirements. While the code nominally describes a single specialty frozen fruit item, recent state and local solicitations under this code tag show little direct activity around persimmons specifically; instead, the issuing bodies are acquiring hundreds of line items spanning produce, proteins, dairy, grains, frozen entrees, snacks, and supplies as part of consolidated food-service contracts. 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), the State of Georgia, and municipalities sourcing for child nutrition services and school lunch programs. All solicitations tie to the National School Lunch Program and enforce Buy American requirements (minimum 51% domestic agricultural content), HACCP compliance, E-Verify authorization, food safety certifications, and liability insurance in the $500,000 to $2,000,000 range per occurrence.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and surrounding states, with multiple school districts and the state procurement office posting fresh-produce and frozen-food RFPs and IFBs in early to mid-2026. Representative opportunities include the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases issuing IFB BNB052266 for over 1,100 grocery line items due June 30, 2026; Hancock County Board of Education posting IFB SN002-2027 for over 200 fresh-produce items due June 26, 2026; City Schools of Decatur issuing IFB for frozen foods and grocery items with a May 15, 2026 submission deadline; and the Douglas County School System posting RFP SN26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative to serve 30 school districts across Georgia with fresh produce and eggs, estimated at $5.5 million annually, due March 4, 2026. Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri also solicited grocery items for over 900 line items due April 29, 2026. All contracts run July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with firm pricing and no separate fuel surcharges permitted; many include renewal or extension options. Award is typically made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a per-item or line-item basis, with single or multiple vendor options at the district's discretion.