UNSPSC 50545603: Frozen non GMO hilo pineapple

The variety of non GMO pineapples known as non GMO hilo pineapple 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 50545603 Frozen non-GMO Hilo pineapple, a Commodity code, does not reflect what state and local governments are actually buying under this category. The recent solicitations posted under this code show school districts and municipalities procuring broad grocery and food service items — including fresh produce, frozen foods, eggs, dairy, meats, grains, and condiments — in multi-hundred-line-item competitive bids tied to the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. The code's nominal scope (a specific pineapple product) diverges sharply from the purchasing activity tracked here: none of the recent opportunities explicitly name frozen non-GMO Hilo pineapple or even pineapple as a line item. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with recent bids from the 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. The State of Georgia and the City of Bridgeport's Department of Public Purchases also appear as buyers. These jurisdictions are buying comprehensive food-service solutions under school nutrition programs, with vendor selection typically based on lowest responsive bid, compliance with USDA Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content), HACCP certifications, food-recall accessibility, and liability insurance ($500,000 to $2,000,000 per occurrence).

Recent opportunities concentrate in Georgia and nearby states, with the heaviest activity in Hancock County, Douglas County, Decatur, and Savannah-Chatham County, Georgia; Bridgeport, Connecticut; St. Louis County, Missouri; and statewide Georgia purchasing. The Hancock County Board of Education issued an IFB for fresh produce with a June 26, 2026 due date covering over 200 line items across apple varieties, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, melons, citrus, and specialty items for delivery to three school sites. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases solicited grocery items (BNB052266) with an electronic bid deadline of June 30, 2026 for the Board of Education's Food & Nutrition Services, spanning 1,100+ line items with delivery to a central warehouse and school sites. The Douglas County School System issued RFP SN 26-004 in February 2026 for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 districts across two areas with an estimated annual spend of approximately $5.5 million combined, with a March 4, 2026 proposal deadline. Contract terms run July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with renewal options extending up to three additional years. Pricing must be firm for the contract period with no fuel surcharges permitted, and delivery is required Monday through Friday within specified time windows to school sites or central warehouses on a 48-hour to weekly schedule depending on product category.