UNSPSC 50547226: Frozen non GMO royal olives

The variety of non GMO olives known as non GMO royal olives that have 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 50547226 Frozen non-GMO royal olives, a Commodity code, represents a narrow product line within the broader food service supply market for school nutrition programs. The recent opportunities in this code's space show that state and local governments procure frozen and fresh produce, dairy, proteins, grains, and prepared foods to support National School Lunch Program compliance and child nutrition services. However, the opportunities in the source are predominantly broad multi-category grocery, frozen food, and fresh produce solicitations rather than single-item olive procurements. School districts and county boards of education dominate the issuing-body mix, with the Bridgeport Board of Education, Hancock County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Rockwood R-VI School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, and Douglas County School System among active buyers. These districts typically issue IFBs and RFPs for annual food service contracts running July through June, with emphasis on Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic content), HACCP plans, food safety certifications, firm pricing, and compliance with whole-grain and low-sodium nutrition standards.

The most recent activity clusters in Georgia and Connecticut, with secondary activity in Missouri. The Bridgeport Board of Education posted an IFB for over 1,100 grocery line items (due June 30, 2026) spanning frozen products, produce, dairy, and condiments; Hancock County Board of Education sought fresh produce across 200+ line items (due June 26, 2026); Early County Board of Education requested food and non-food bids for approximately 300+ items (due June 8, 2026); City Schools of Decatur issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items (due May 15, 2026); Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri solicited 900+ grocery line items (due April 29, 2026); Savannah-Chatham County Public School System bid 72 fresh produce items (due April 23, 2026); and Douglas County School System procured fresh produce and eggs for 30 cooperating districts (due March 4, 2026). Frozen non-GMO olives appear as a single line item within these broad category solicitations rather than as standalone procurements. State-level food procurement occurs (Georgia posted a food, supplies, and kitchen products bid in May 2026), but school nutrition dominates the recent code activity.