UNSPSC 50545821: Frozen non GMO damson plum

The variety of non GMO plums known as non GMO damson plum 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 50545821 Frozen non-GMO damson plum is a Commodity code that in practice encompasses fresh and frozen produce procurement by school districts and other state and local food service operations to support child nutrition and school lunch programs. Recent state and local solicitations under and adjacent to this code show school districts and cities buying comprehensive ranges of fresh produce, frozen goods, and grocery items—including fresh apples, berries, root vegetables, leafy greens, and frozen products—delivered to central warehouses and school sites on weekly schedules, priced firm for 12-month contract periods, and subject to Buy American provisions requiring minimum 51% domestic agricultural content. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts (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), with representation also from municipal food service procurement (City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases for the Board of Education) and state-level food service operations (State of Georgia). Vendors must maintain HACCP plans with 24/7 recall accessibility, carry $500,000 to $2,000,000 in general liability insurance, comply with E-Verify authorization, and meet stringent nutritional standards including whole-grain and low-sodium requirements under the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act and USDA commodity rules.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia and the southeastern region, with recent solicitations from Hancock County, Early County, Decatur, Savannah-Chatham County, and Douglas County, supplemented by activity in Connecticut (City of Bridgeport, Connecticut, with a due date of June 30, 2026) and Missouri (Rockwood R-VI School District in St. Louis County). Representative recent opportunities include the Hancock County Board of Education IFB for Fresh Produce (over 200 line items spanning apples, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, citrus, and specialty items, due June 26, 2026), the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases RFQ for Grocery Items supporting the Bridgeport Board of Education (over 1,100 line items across breakfast items, frozen products, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and meats, due June 30, 2026), and the Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 for Fresh Produce and Eggs serving 30 school districts across two geographic areas with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two (due March 4, 2026).