UNSPSC 50545812: Frozen non GMO black diamond plums

The variety of non GMO plums known as non GMO black diamond plums 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 50545812 Frozen non-GMO black diamond plums (Commodity) does not reflect the actual work being solicited under this code in recent state and local procurement. The code's nominal scope—a single specialized fruit product—bears no relationship to the nine recent opportunities posted since January 2026, all of which solicit comprehensive grocery, food service, and produce procurement to support school nutrition programs serving breakfast and lunch under federal USDA child nutrition mandates. The mismatch indicates that this Commodity code has been misapplied in state and local sourcing systems and does not meaningfully capture current procurement activity.

The recent opportunities span school districts in Connecticut, Georgia, and Missouri, with issuing bodies predominantly from independent 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) and one regional cooperative (Douglas County School System via GEC Buying Cooperative). These solicitations request bids for over 900 line items across produce, frozen foods, dairy, meats, grains, condiments, and supplies—far broader in scope than the code's single-product designation. Bid timelines cluster in the spring 2026 window (January through June), with contract performance periods aligned to the school calendar year (July 1 through June 30). Representative opportunities include Bridgeport's grocery items IFB due June 30, 2026 (over 1,100 line items with Buy American provisions requiring 51 percent domestic agricultural content); Hancock County Schools' fresh produce IFB due June 26, 2026 (over 200 fresh produce line items across multiple varieties); and Douglas County School System's fresh produce and eggs RFP issued through GEC Buying Cooperative, due March 4, 2026, spanning 30 school districts with estimated annual spending of approximately $5.5 million combined. Vendors must comply with HACCP plans, food recall protocols, E-Verify authorization, Buy American requirements, and liability insurance minimums ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000. Pricing must remain firm for contract duration, with delivery to multiple school sites Monday through Friday.