UNSPSC 50546224: Frozen non GMO torr and gray whitebark raspberry

The variety of non GMO raspberries known as non GMO torr & gray whitebark 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 50546224 Frozen non GMO torr and gray whitebark raspberry is a Commodity code that in practice covers frozen produce and grocery items procured by school districts to support child nutrition programs under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers treating this code as part of broader frozen and fresh produce procurement—the actual work spans hundreds of line items encompassing vegetables, fruits, meats, dairy, grains, condiments, and prepared items that meet USDA nutrition standards, whole grain requirements, low sodium specifications, and Buy American provisions mandating at least 51 percent domestic agricultural content. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with recent activity from Bridgeport Board of Education (Connecticut), Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), Early County Board of Education (Georgia), City Schools of Decatur (Georgia), Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), and Douglas County School System (Georgia) all soliciting grocery and produce contracts within the past six months. The code shows strong concentration in Georgia and scattered activity across Connecticut, Georgia, and Missouri.

Recent representative opportunities include the Bridgeport Board of Education's solicitation (BNB052266, June 30, 2026) for over 1,100 grocery line items to support school meals with electronic bids through OpenGov, and Hancock County Board of Education's IFB #SN002-2027 (due June 26, 2026) for fresh produce spanning multiple apple varieties, berries, cruciferous vegetables, and specialty items across three school delivery sites. Douglas County School System issued RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative (due March 4, 2026) for fresh produce and eggs to serve 30 school districts across two Georgia areas with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two. All recent procurements require HACCP plans, E-Verify compliance, federal debarment certification, commercial general liability insurance typically at $1,000,000 per occurrence, firm fixed pricing for the contract term (generally July 1 through June 30), and delivery Monday through Friday to multiple school sites with no separate fuel surcharges.