UNSPSC 50545846: Frozen non GMO laroda plums

The variety of non GMO plums known as non GMO laroda 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 50545846 Frozen non-GMO Laroda plums, a Commodity code, does not align with the actual work state and local governments are buying under this classification. The recent opportunities posted under this code show no procurement activity for frozen plums or similar specialty frozen fruit items; instead, all eight recent solicitations across multiple states are for broad school nutrition grocery and produce programs serving child nutrition and food service operations at school districts, county boards of education, and municipal school systems.

The sourcing activity documented in these opportunities spans comprehensive food service procurement rather than specialty frozen fruit lines. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases issued an RFQ for over 1,100 grocery items including frozen products, breakfast items, cereals, baked goods, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and meats due June 30, 2026. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia posted an IFB for fresh produce covering 200+ line items (apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, root vegetables, melons, citrus, leafy greens, and specialty items) due June 26, 2026. Early County Board of Education in Georgia solicited approximately 300 food items plus 60 non-food supplies due June 8, 2026. The Rockwood R-VI School District in St. Louis County, Missouri issued a bid for over 900 grocery line items across snacks, fruits, vegetables, breads, grains, cereals, dairy, beverages, condiments, meats, and prepared entrees due April 29, 2026. The Douglas County School System in Georgia posted an RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 school districts with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, due March 4, 2026. Issuing bodies include school districts (primary), county boards of education, municipal procurement offices, and cooperative purchasing entities. Geographic concentration appears heaviest in Georgia and Missouri, with activity also in Connecticut. The code shows no recent commodity-specific procurement for frozen Laroda plums or frozen specialty fruit items.