UNSPSC 50546210: Frozen non GMO gold raspberry

The variety of non GMO raspberries known as non GMO gold 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 50546210 Frozen non-GMO gold raspberry is a Commodity code that describes specialty frozen fruit products state and local governments procure primarily for school nutrition programs serving breakfast and lunch under federal child nutrition mandates. Recent solicitations across Georgia, Connecticut, and Missouri frame the work concretely: school districts source frozen berries and other frozen produce as line items within broader grocery or produce contracts that support National School Lunch Program compliance, whole-grain and low-sodium nutrition standards, and Buy American domestic-content thresholds (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural ingredients for processed products). The code sits within the larger ecosystem of school nutrition procurement — issuing bodies are predominantly school districts (Bridgeport Board of Education, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Rockwood R-VI, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Douglas County School System) and a municipal government (City of Bridgeport), all sourcing food through competitive IFB or RFP processes. The activity shows no meaningful standout repeat buyers; instead, every jurisdiction runs annual or multi-year contracts independently or through cooperative purchasing vehicles like the GEC Buying Cooperative.

Recent opportunities are concentrated in Georgia and neighboring states, with significant activity in Connecticut and Missouri. Representative solicitations include the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases' Grocery Items IFB (BNB052266, due June 30, 2026) spanning 1,100+ line items with frozen products specified as part of a broader school nutrition contract; Hancock County Board of Education's Fresh Produce IFB (SN002-2027, due June 26, 2026) covering 200+ produce items including frozen berries; and Rockwood R-VI School District's Grocery Items solicitation (due April 29, 2026) encompassing 900+ line items across frozen and fresh categories. Frozen specialty items such as raspberries appear as enumerated line items within these broader procurements rather than standalone solicitations. Contract terms run July 1 through June 30 annually, with pricing firm throughout the period or subject to documented market-change adjustments tied to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or Consumer Price Index data, and all deliveries include transportation to school sites with no separate fuel surcharges. Vendors must comply with HACCP food safety plans, maintain 24/7 recall accessibility, carry general liability insurance (typically $1,000,000 per occurrence), and submit USDA compliance certifications and nutritional data at bid.