UNSPSC 50546211: Frozen non GMO gray new mexico raspberry

The variety of non GMO raspberries known as non GMO gray new mexico 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 50546211 Frozen non GMO gray new mexico raspberry is a Commodity code that represents specialized agricultural products procured for institutional food service programs, specifically frozen berries and similar produce items meeting organic and regional-sourcing specifications. State and local governments buy under this code as part of comprehensive school nutrition procurement—the recent opportunities show that frozen and fresh produce are core line items within much larger grocery and food-service solicitations that span hundreds of products. The code sits within the broader context of National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program compliance, where districts source frozen items alongside fresh produce, dairy, meats, and dry goods. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and boards of education across multiple states, supplemented by city purchasing offices managing school nutrition contracts; the Bridgeport Board of Education, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Rockwood R-VI School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, and Douglas County School System all appear as repeat buyers in the recent window.

Recent activity is concentrated in Georgia and Missouri, with secondary activity in Connecticut. Representative opportunities include the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases posting Solicitation BNB052266 for over 1,100 line items of grocery items (including frozen products) with an electronic bid due June 30, 2026, through OpenGov e-Procurement; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning berries and other items with bids due June 26, 2026; Rockwood R-VI School District's solicitation for over 900 grocery line items due April 29, 2026, through NUTRIKIDS; and Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs across a 30-district cooperative with proposals due March 4, 2026, and estimated annual spending of $5.5 million across two geographic areas. All solicitations mandate Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic content for processed items), HACCP plans, food safety compliance, and firm pricing for full contract terms, with delivery to multiple school sites and payment Net 30 to Net 45 days from invoice.