UNSPSC 50546222: Frozen non GMO strawberryleaf raspberry

The variety of non GMO raspberries known as non GMO strawberryleaf 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 50546222 Frozen non-GMO strawberry leaf raspberry, a Commodity code, captures state and local procurement of frozen berry products and fresh produce for school nutrition programs, though the recent opportunities block shows little direct solicitation specifically for frozen raspberry or strawberry leaf items. Instead, the code's activity reflects broader frozen and fresh grocery procurement tied to school meal service. School districts and county boards of education are the primary issuing bodies, with secondary activity from city school systems and special purchasing cooperatives serving multiple districts. The scope of work encompasses fresh produce staples (apples, berries including raspberries and strawberries, broccoli, carrots, leafy greens, peppers, tomatoes, citrus fruits, potatoes, and specialty items), frozen grocery and prepared entrees, and accompanying dairy, grains, and protein products—all subject to Buy American provisions requiring domestic sourcing, USDA whole-grain and nutrition standards, HACCP plan compliance, and delivery to school sites with firm fixed pricing and no fuel surcharges. Recent opportunities show issuers requiring liability insurance of $1 million to $2 million per occurrence and aggregate, E-Verify authorization, debarment certification, and product samples subject to blind testing or laboratory verification of specification compliance.

Georgia school districts dominate recent activity in this code, with procurement concentrated in the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Bid 26-34, fresh produce, due April 23, 2026), Douglas County School System and GEC Buying Cooperative (RFP SN 26-004, fresh produce and eggs for 30 districts, $4.4 million to $1.1 million estimated spending, due March 4, 2026), Hancock County Board of Education (IFB SN002-2027, over 200 fresh produce line items, due June 26, 2026), and Early County Board of Education (fresh produce, meats, dairy, and non-food items, due June 8, 2026). Activity also appears in Connecticut via the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases (IFB for over 1,100 grocery line items including frozen products, due June 30, 2026) and Missouri through Rockwood R-VI School District Child Nutrition Services (over 900 grocery line items, due April 29, 2026). The source shows no recent opportunities explicitly soliciting frozen strawberry leaf raspberry as a standalone item; frozen berry procurement appears bundled within broader frozen and produce RFPs and IFBs. Vendors entering this space should focus on the school nutrition program competitive cycle (spring bidding for July-June contract years) and meet strict Buy American, HACCP, insurance, and nutritional compliance requirements that dominate school food procurement nationally.