UNSPSC 50546223: Frozen non GMO sweet cultivated raspberry

The variety of non GMO raspberries known as non GMO sweet cultivated 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 50546223 Frozen non-GMO sweet cultivated raspberry, a Commodity code, captures frozen specialty produce items that state and local school districts procure as part of broader school nutrition program supply chains. The recent solicitations tagged under this code show school food authorities buying comprehensive grocery and fresh produce portfolios for National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program compliance, where frozen berries—including raspberries—appear as line items within large multi-category food service contracts rather than as standalone procurements. State and local issuing bodies under this code are primarily school districts and school boards of education across multiple states, supplemented by city departments purchasing on behalf of school systems and state agriculture offices. The scope of work encompasses USDA-compliant food service items meeting Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act standards, Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content), whole grain and low-sodium formulations, HACCP food safety plans, and 24/7 recall accessibility. Vendors must carry $500,000 to $2,000,000 general liability insurance, maintain E-Verify authorization, and deliver on firm fixed pricing with no fuel surcharges to school warehouse and site locations Monday through Friday during specified hours.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia and Connecticut, with secondary representation from Missouri. Representative recent opportunities include Bridgeport Board of Education (Connecticut) issuing IFB BNB052266 for over 1,100 grocery line items including frozen products, due June 30, 2026; Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) seeking fresh produce under IFB SN002-2027 with over 200 produce items including frozen berries, due June 26, 2026; Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri) soliciting approximately 900 grocery line items via electronic bid through NUTRIKIDS, due April 29, 2026; and Douglas County School System (Georgia) issuing RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for 30 school districts with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, proposals due March 4, 2026. The code shows steady multi-jurisdictional activity centered on annual school-year contracts (July 1 through June 30) with firm pricing, extension and renewal options, and line-item award structures allowing multiple vendors per district.