UNSPSC 50546204: Frozen non GMO dark raspberry

The variety of non GMO raspberries known as non GMO dark raspberry that has 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 50546204 Frozen non-GMO dark raspberry (Commodity) covers specialized frozen produce items that state and local school nutrition programs procure as part of broader grocery and food-service supply contracts. Recent solicitations show school districts purchasing frozen berries, including raspberry varieties, alongside conventional frozen and fresh produce as components of comprehensive meal programs supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. The code sits within the larger ecosystem of school nutrition procurement, where frozen fruits are one line item among hundreds spanning proteins, vegetables, grains, dairy, and supplies. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and county boards of education—Bridgeport Board of Education, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Rockwood R-VI School District, and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System appear in the recent activity. State departments also post food-service solicitations, as evidenced by Georgia's May 2026 request for food, supplies, and other kitchen products. School districts typically issue these procurements through RFQ or IFB processes with firm fixed pricing, Buy American compliance (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content for processed items), HACCP plan requirements, and multi-year initial contracts with renewal options.

The geographic concentration is heaviest in Georgia and Missouri, with additional activity in Connecticut. Recent representative opportunities include the City of Bridgeport's June 2026 IFB (BNB052266) for over 1,100 grocery line items with a June 30, 2026 response deadline; Hancock County Board of Education's June 2026 IFB (PE67080NONST2027000000013) for fresh produce spanning 200+ items with a June 26 deadline; Early County Board of Education's June 2026 solicitation (PE55045NONST2027000000006) for approximately 300+ food items plus non-food supplies due June 8; Rockwood R-VI School District's April 2026 bid (CHILDNUTRITIONSERVICESGROCERYITEMS20262027) for over 900 line items due April 29; and the Douglas County School System's February 2026 RFP (PE64810NONST2026000000047) through the GEC Buying Cooperative, covering fresh produce and eggs for 30 districts across Georgia with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million and $1.1 million for two areas. The code shows consistent quarterly activity through spring and early summer 2026, driven by school districts' annual fiscal-year purchasing cycles (July start dates). Frozen non-GMO dark raspberry appears incidentally within these broader procurement scopes rather than as a standalone line item, suggesting the Commodity code's relevance depends on whether a vendor's product mix aligns with school nutrition program specifications (whole grain, low sodium, no artificial additives, Buy American compliance) and delivery logistics.