UNSPSC 50546000: Frozen non GMO pomelos

The type of exotic large citrus fruit that is an ancient ancestor of the common grapefruit. 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 50546000 Frozen non-GMO pomelos, a Class code, does not reflect the actual procurement activity tagged under it. The recent state and local opportunities posted under this code are solicitations for comprehensive school nutrition program grocery and produce supply contracts spanning frozen products, fresh produce, dairy, meats, grains, and prepared entrees — not pomelos specifically. State and local school districts and their nutrition programs are the primary issuing bodies, with occasional involvement from state procurement offices and city education departments. The scope of work being solicited encompasses multi-category food service supply contracts supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with vendors required to meet USDA Buy American provisions (minimum 51% domestic agricultural content), HACCP food safety plans, whole-grain and low-sodium nutrition standards, and delivery to multiple school sites on fixed pricing with no fuel surcharges permitted.

School districts across Georgia, Connecticut, and Missouri dominate recent activity under this code. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases solicited grocery items (over 1,100 line items) for the Bridgeport Board of Education by June 30, 2026 (IFB, electronic submission through OpenGov). Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia issued IFB SN002-2027 for fresh produce (over 200 line items) with sealed bids due June 26, 2026. The Rockwood R-VI School District in St. Louis County, Missouri bid grocery items (over 900 line items) for the 2026-27 school year by April 29, 2026 using the NUTRIKIDS electronic system. The Douglas County School System in Georgia issued RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative to 30 school districts statewide for fresh produce and eggs, estimated at $4.4 million (Area One) and $1.1 million (Area Two), with sealed proposals due March 4, 2026. Early County Board of Education and the City Schools of Decatur also solicited comprehensive food bids spanning proteins, produce, dairy, and supplies for the 2026-27 school year. The code shows substantial misalignment with its nominal commodity description; suppliers should verify that their actual products and target markets match the school nutrition focus demonstrated in recent opportunities.