UNSPSC 50316210: Organic gold raspberry

The variety of organic raspberry known as organic gold raspberry

UNSPSC 50316210 Organic gold raspberry is a Commodity code that covers fresh organic raspberries and related berry products purchased for food service operations. State and local governments procure raspberries under this code primarily for school nutrition programs, healthcare facility dining, and public recreation facility concessions. The issuing bodies include independent school districts, county boards of education, healthcare coalitions, county parks and recreation departments, and state-level food procurement offices. Recent solicitations show school districts as the dominant buyer segment, with purchases driven by USDA National School Lunch and Breakfast Program requirements, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grants, and institutional food service operations. Raspberry procurement appears within broader fresh produce bids that encompass berries alongside apples, stone fruits, melons, cruciferous vegetables, and leafy greens, with specifications often tied to USDA commodity standards and Buy American domestic-sourcing provisions.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin school districts. Madison Metropolitan School District issued RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (approximately 5,900 servings weekly for elementary students) due July 29, 2026, with a sourcing requirement within 400 miles of Madison and Wisconsin; evaluation applies a $0.20 per pound preference discount on organic produce. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia released IFB #SN002-2027 for over 200 line items of fresh produce (including berry varieties) due June 26, 2026, with contract period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Bartow County School System in Georgia sought local fresh fruits and vegetables through RFP 10-2026-019 due June 22, 2026, requiring sourcing within 400 miles with seasonal availability documentation. Early County Board of Education in Georgia requested line-by-line food bids (including produce items) due June 8, 2026. The code shows moderate recent activity primarily among school nutrition programs operating under federal child nutrition programs; opportunities outside education appear limited in the recent sample.