UNSPSC 50352000: Frozen organic blackberries

The usually black or dark purple juicy but seedy edible aggregate fruit of various brambles of the rose family that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50352000 Frozen organic blackberries, a Class code, encompasses shelf-stable and fresh produce procurement by state and local educational and social-services jurisdictions, though recent solicitations under this code show that state and local buyers are purchasing broad food-service baskets — including fresh produce, shelf-stable items, proteins, dairy, and associated non-food supplies — rather than frozen organic blackberries specifically. The code appears to function as a catch-all designation for multi-line food procurement that spans produce categories. Issuing bodies include school districts (Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bridgeport Board of Education), county government departments (Gwinnett County Department of Community Services), and the State of Georgia. School nutrition programs dominate the activity, with most solicitations tied to National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program compliance.

Recent opportunities cluster in Georgia and Connecticut. Hancock County Board of Education issued an IFB for fresh produce (including blackberries, berries, and over 200 line items of fresh vegetables and fruits) with bids due June 26, 2026, and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Early County Board of Education solicited line-by-line bids for approximately 300+ food items plus 60+ non-food supplies for school nutrition programs, with bids due June 8, 2026. Bridgeport Board of Education (Connecticut) sought bids on over 1,100 grocery line items through the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases via OpenGov e-Procurement Portal, with a June 30, 2026 deadline and contract term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Gwinnett County issued an informal quote request (IWQ 140229) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food products for the Department of Community Services, with quotes due October 19, 2026. All solicitations emphasize firm fixed pricing (no fuel surcharges), Buy American provisions, HACCP plans, and delivery to designated sites within specified time windows, typically Monday through Friday during early-morning or mid-morning hours.