UNSPSC 50545874: Frozen non GMO saphire plums

The variety of non GMO plums known as non GMO saphire 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 50545874 Frozen non-GMO Sapphire plums (Commodity) does not align with the recent state and local solicitation activity in the source. The available opportunities, all posted between January and June 2026, describe comprehensive school nutrition program procurements for frozen and fresh produce, grocery staples, meats, dairy, and eggs — none of which specifically names or isolates frozen Sapphire plums as a line item or procurement focus. The one opportunity explicitly tagged with UNSPSC 50545874 (Bridgeport's BNB052266 for 1,100+ line items of grocery items) covers broad food-service categories spanning breakfast items, cereals, baked goods, frozen products, condiments, vegetables, fruits, dairy, snacks, beverages, and meat — a catch-all grocery solicitation that does not single out this commodity. The code shows little relevant recent activity; state and local procurement under this code appears to occur within larger, multi-category food-service contracts rather than as a distinct product line.

The issuing bodies across the recent opportunities are predominantly school districts and county boards of education in Georgia, Connecticut, and Missouri — 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. Several districts posted multiple opportunities, reflecting annual renewal cycles for school nutrition programs. All solicitations emphasize Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic content for processed goods), HACCP plan compliance, food-safety certifications, whole-grain standards, low-sodium formulations, firm pricing with no fuel surcharges, Net 30–45 day payment terms, and delivery to multiple school sites Monday through Friday. Representative recent opportunities include Hancock County's IFB for fresh produce (due June 26, 2026), Decatur's IFB for frozen foods and grocery (due May 15, 2026), and Douglas County's RFP for fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 school districts with estimated annual spending of $5.5 million combined (due March 4, 2026).